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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 bag from the
frame.
Installation
1. Insert the bag 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 oil
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
4. Screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick securely.
Engine Oil Recommendations
Always change the oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule
on page 9.
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
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.
B
WARNING
Operating this mower with only one blade will result
in an improperly seated blade that can be thrown
from the mower and seriously hurt or kill someone.
Always use both blades as a set.
BLADE BOLT (2)
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
UPPER
BLADE
LOWER
BLADE
TO ENGINE
BLADE
HOLDER
WOODEN BLOCK
BLADES
LOCATOR
PIN (2)
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
-20
20 30 40°C
-10 0 10
40 60
100°F
80
0
20
30
5W-30 • 10W-30
