Honda HRR216VYA, Owner'S Manual

Page: 11 / 24

11
If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda
servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower.
If the blade bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the blade
bolts are not tightened enough, they could loosen or come out. In
either case, it would be possible for the blades to fly off while you
are operating the mower.
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Cleaning
Wash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely
before use; a wet bag will clog quickly.
Replacement
Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its
equivalent (
page 19 ).
Removal
1. Unclip the plastic edges of
the bag from the frame.
2. Remove the frame from
the bag.
Installation
1. Insert the frame into the
bag, as shown.
2. Clip the plastic edges of
the bag onto the frame, as
shown.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Level Check
1. Unscrew and remove the
filler cap/dipstick and
wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick without
screwing it into the
filler neck
. Check the oil
level shown on the
dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, add
oil to reach the upper
limit mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the
engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air
cleaner filter.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
This type of damage is not covered by the
DISTRIBUTOR’S
LIMITED WARRANTY ( page 20 ) .
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Engine Oil Recommendations
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE ( page 9 ).
SAE 10W-30 is recommended
for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in
your area is within the
recommended range.
The SAE oil viscosity and service
category are in the API label on
the oil container. Honda recommends API service category SJ or later
oil.
Engine Oil Change
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF. This will reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage.
2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick.
3. Place a suitable
container next to the
mower to catch the
used oil, and then tilt
the mower on its right
side.
The used oil will drain
through the filler neck.
Allow the oil to drain
completely.
BLADE
BOLT (2)
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADES
WOODEN BLOCK
TORQUE WRENCH
TORQUE: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb
(49 ~ 59 N•m)
FRAME
PLASTIC EDGE
BAG
PLASTIC
EDGE
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
(Do not screw
in the dipstick
when checking
oil level)
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
-20 20 30 40°C -10 0 10
40 60 100°F 80 0 20
30
10W-30