Technical & consumer information 63 – HONDA Honda HRB217HXA User Manual
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TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
63
Transmission Design and Performance
Maintenance
Tuneup
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic, fluid-drive, infinitely variable speeds
Maximum Mower
Ground Speed
(engine at 3,100
rpm)
Maximum: 3.2 ~ 3.6 mph (5.2 ~ 6.1 km/h)
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of
86 or higher.
Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30, API SH or SJ
Spark Plug Type
Regular: NGK BP6ES
DENSO W20EP-U
Resistor: NGK BPR6ES
DENSO W20EPR-U
Maximum
Governed Speed
2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm
Shop
manual
Blade Control
Cable
Adjust for 3/8 ~ 9/16 in (10 ~ 15) free play at
blade control lever.
Drive Clutch Cable
Adjust for proper operation.
Throttle Cable
Adjust for clearance on control arm.
Blade Bolt Torque
36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m)
Spark Plug Gap
0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
Idle Speed
(throttle lever at SLOW)
1,700 ± 150 rpm
Shop
manual
Valve Clearance (cold)
Intake: 0.15 ± 0.04 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.04 mm
Shop
manual
Other Specifications
No other adjustments needed.