Honda HRS216PKUA, Owner'S Manual

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PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP
Adjust the Handlebar
1. Loosen the two locking knobs on the lower handlebar enough to
raise the handlebar into the mowing position.
2. Depress the blade control lever while raising the handlebar.
3. Tighten the locking knobs securely.
Add Engine Oil
The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Remove the oil
filler cap/dipstick and 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 ~ 0.40 litres is required). See
page 10 .
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.
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. ”
Before Using Your Lawn Mower
All Mower operators must read the following sections:
• FOR YOUR SAFETY ( page 2 )
• BEFORE EACH OPERATION ( page 4 )
• OPERATION ( page 6 )
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ( page 8 )
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER
FUEL TANK CAP
REAR CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (2)
MUFFLER
OIL FILLER CAP
(P. 3)
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (2)
HANDLEBAR
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP
AIR
CLEANER
SPARK PLUG
CAP
CARBURETOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
GUARD
(P. 4)
FUEL VALVE ON
FUEL VALVE OFF
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
Take care not to kink
the cable.