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Add Engine Oil
The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL
in the engine. Remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick and add the entire
contents of the included bottle of oil
into the oil filler opening.
All Honda engines are run at the
factory prior to packaging. Most of the
oil is removed prior to shipment;
however, some oil remains in the
engine. The amount of oil left in the
engine varies.
If you don’t use the supplied oil, add enough SAE 10W-30 API service
category SJ or later oil to bring the oil level between the upper and
lower limit marks on the dipstick—without screwing the dipstick in
(approximately 0.35 L is required). See
.
Do not overfill the engine with oil
. If the engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the
muffler when the engine is running.
After filling the engine with oil, screw the filler/cap dipstick in and
remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says “
The engine
has no oil.
”
Attach the Spark
Plug Cap
Connect the spark plug cap
onto the spark plug.
Assemble the Grass Bag
1. Install the assembled frame into the fabric grass bag, keeping the
grass bag handle exposed.
2. Secure the seven plastic clips to attach the bag to the frame.
Before Using Your Lawn Mower
Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the
following sections:
•
FOR YOUR SAFETY
)
•
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
)
•
OPERATION
•
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(
)
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Know your controls. Read the owner's manual carefully.
Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you
begin using it. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency.
Check Your Mower
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower,
it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn
mower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you
find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the
lawn mower.
• Make sure the lawn mower is on a level surface.
• Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or
petrol leaks.
• Look for signs of damage.
• Check each control for proper operation.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts,
and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve the balance
(
). DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR
HAZARDS.
• Check all nuts, bolts, and screws often (
); always be sure
the mower is in safe operating condition. Use only replacement
parts made and guaranteed by Honda.
• Check the air filter (
)
• Check the fuel level (
). Starting with a full tank will help to
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
Check Your Mowing Area
For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area
before operating the lawn mower.
Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential
hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and
wire, and remove them from the lawn area. Make sure the lawn is
clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown
by the blades.
SPARK PLUG
SPARK
PLUG
CAP
GRASS BAG
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
PLASTIC CLIP (7)
BAG FRAME
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this lawn mower, or failing to correct a
problem before operation, could cause a significant
malfunction.
Some malfunctions can seriously hurt or kill you.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
