Champion Power Equipment 72531i Manuale del Proprietario

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CONTROLS & FEATURES8Fuel ValveThe fuel valve opens and closes the fuel passage from the fuel tank to the carburetor.Throttle LeverThe throttle lev

CONTROLS & FEATURES9Blade Control Lever The blade control lever starts and stops blade rotation. Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever engages

CONTROLS & FEATURES10Shift Lever The shift lever selects and controls the self-propelled drive speed. Engine Switch (HRX217HMA only) STOP With

CONTROLS & FEATURES11Cutting Height Adjustment LeversEach wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of seven settings. The cutting height figures

12BEFORE OPERATIONARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your r

BEFORE OPERATION13Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower:• Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.• Look

BEFORE OPERATION14GET THE MOWER READYHandlebar Height Adjustment1. Adjust handlebar height for a comfortable operating position.2. Loosen the handleba

BEFORE OPERATION15Clip Direction Clip Director Knob AdjustmentAdjust the clip director knob in any one of the ten positions to achieve the desired

BEFORE OPERATION16Sliding Door Position The sliding door can be positioned to produce different mowing results. If the preferred sliding door positi

BEFORE OPERATION17Rear Discharge To discharge clippings to the rear, remove the grass bag and position the clip director knob in the BAG range.Maxim

Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should re

BEFORE OPERATION18Grass BagA lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the g

BEFORE OPERATION19Cutting Height Move all four adjustment levers to the same position.To adjust cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward th

20OPERATIONMOWING PRECAUTIONSBefore operating the mower for the first time, please review IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (page 4) and the previous chapt

OPERATION213. Model HRX217HXA:Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently.Model HRX217H

OPERATION22Model HRX217HMA:Manual startTurn the engine switch ON. The engine switch must be in the ON position to start the engine with the recoil sta

OPERATION23OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWINGThrottle LeverFor best cut quality, always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST position. When the blad

OPERATION24Drive Clutch LeverPush the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower.Release the drive clutch lever to stop the mower’s forward moveme

OPERATION25Shift Lever Use the shift lever to select the forward speed at which you wish to mow.Do not use the throttle lever to adjust your forward s

OPERATION26STOPPING THE ENGINE1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers.2. On the HRX217HXA model, move the throttle lever to STOP. On HRX2

OPERATION27SAFE MOWING PRACTICES For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to avoid losing your footing and your control of

INTRODUCTION1Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn

OPERATION28ObstaclesUse the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles, such as fences or walls.Release the drive clutch lever to disengage the

OPERATION29MOWING TIPS When to MowMost grasses should be mowed when they have grown 1/2 to 1 inch above their recommended height.More frequent mowing

OPERATION30Blade SharpnessA sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving shredded ends that turn brown. When your blade doesn’t cut

OPERATION31Mowing PatternsYour Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equ

32SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWERTHE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCEGood maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also h

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER33MAINTENANCE SAFETYSome of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable ha

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER34MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.(2) These items should be serviced by an authorize

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER35BLADESInspection1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position (page 8) and disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER36Blade Removal and InstallationIf you remove the blades for sharpening or replacement, you will need a torque wrench for ins

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER37Blade Installation 1. Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area.2. Install the blades using the two blade

INTRODUCTION2A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETYYour safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And using this lawn mower safely is an important respon

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER38GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENTGrass Bag CleaningWash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely before

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER39ENGINE MAINTENANCEEngine Oil Level Check1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.Insert and remove t

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER40Engine Oil ChangeDrain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.1. Turn the fuel valve

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER41Air Cleaner ServiceA dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER42Spark Plug ServiceNOTICEIncorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage.For good performance, the spark plug must be properly

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER434. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The gap should be 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm). Correct t

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER44Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment)Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In some ar

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER45CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTSBlade Control Lever Adjustment1. Push the button down on the blade control lever and measure free

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER46Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment1. With the engine stopped, position the control cable bands as shown.2. Pull the shift lever

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER47THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTIONThrottle cable adjustment is necessary if the throttle lever does not operate the choke properly.Y

3CONTENTSLAWN MOWER SAFETY...4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER48FUEL SYSTEMRefueling Fuel tank capacity: 0.29 US gal (1.1 l)If the fuel level is low, refuel in a well-ventilated area w

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER49Fuel Recommendations Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.This engine is certified to operat

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER50CHARGING THE BATTERY (HRX217HMA ONLY)The lawn mower does not have an internal charging system. A plug-in charger is provide

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER513. Connect the battery connector to the charger supplied with the mower.NOTICEDo not attempt to charge the battery with any

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER52REPLACING THE FUSE (HRX217HMA ONLY)The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 ampere fuse. If the fuse

53STORAGESTORAGE PREPARATIONProper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower trouble free and looking good. The following steps wil

STORAGE543. With the mower in an upright position, open the clip director, start the engine outdoors, engage the blade control lever, and let the engi

STORAGE55FuelGasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel sy

STORAGE56Draining the Carburetor and Fuel Tank1. Make sure the fuel valve is OFF (page 8). Remove the carburetor drain bolt with a 10 mm wrench, and d

STORAGE57Engine CylinderRemove the spark plug (page 42). Pour a tablespoon(5 ~ 10 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope sev

4LAWN MOWER SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONMost accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual an

STORAGE58PLACING IN STORAGE If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gaso

59TRANSPORTINGBEFORE LOADINGStop the engine (see page 26) and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the mower on the transport vehic

60TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSEngine Will Not StartLoss of PowerPossible Cause CorrectionFuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 8).Throttle

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS61VibrationMowing and Bagging ProblemsPossible Cause CorrectionGrass and debris lodged under the mower deck.Clean ou

62SET-UP UnpackingRemove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.Handlebar SetupLoosen the two knobs on the lower handlebar enough to raise the

SET-UP63Grass Bag AssemblySlide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and install the clips as shown.Lift the the discharge guard and install the gra

SET-UP64Engine OilThe mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine.A bottle of oil is included in the box with your mower. Add the entire contents of th

65TECHNICAL & CONSUMERINFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONSerial Number LocationsThere are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the mowe

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION66Carburetor Modification for High Altitude OperationAt high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture wi

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION67Oxygenated FuelsSome conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines

LAWN MOWER SAFETY5IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTSYOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That’s why we urge you to read this message before le

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION68EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSource of EmissionsThe combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, a

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION69Replacement PartsThe emissions control systems on your new Honda engine were designed, built, and certified to c

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION70Air IndexAn Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION71SPECIFICATIONSMower ModelDimensions, Weights and CapacitiesTransmission Design and PerformanceHRX217HXA (manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION72Engine Design and PerformanceMaintenanceTuneupEngine Model GCV190Engine Type 4-stroke, overhead-cam, single-cyli

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION73CONSUMER INFORMATIONReplacement Parts, Optional Equipment, and Service ItemsContact an authorized Honda servicin

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION74Dealer Locator InformationTo find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United States:Visit our w

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION75Distributor's Limited WarrantyThis warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION76To Obtain Warranty Service:You must take the Honda Power Equipment product, accessory, replacement part, apparel

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION77Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Apparel WarrantyThis warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, acc

LAWN MOWER SAFETY6SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONSThese labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label come

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION78Emission Control System WarrantyYour new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Ca

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION79Warranty Coverage: Honda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold in the State of Cal

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION80Emission Control System Warranty Parts:SYSTEMS COVEREDBY THIS WARRANTY:PARTSDESCRIPTION:Fuel Metering Carburetor

81INDEXAAccessories ... 73Accessories warranty ... 77Air Cleaner Service ...

INDEX82OOilCapacity ... 71Change ... 40Level Check ...

QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATIONFuel TypeUnleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (page 49)Engine oil TypeSAE 10W-30, API SJ or later (p

31VH7H2000X31-VH7-H200IPCXXXXX.2006.04POM53618-CPRINTED IN U.S.A.Printed onRecycled PaperOwner’s ManualRotary MowerHRX217HMAHRX217HXAEM4See page 62 fo

7CONTROLS & FEATURESCOMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONSHANDLEBARSHIFT LEVERTHROTTLE LEVERDISCHARGE GUARDFUEL TANK CAPCUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER