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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 12 to 13.5 ounces 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.
”
Assemble the Grass Bag
1. Turn the grass bag right-side out.
2. Pull the frame support legs outward and slide them into the
eyelets as shown.
3. Install the assembled frame into the fabric grass bag, keeping the
grass bag handle exposed.
Please Register Your Mower
Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda.
You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on
the back cover of this book or going online to
powerequipment.honda.com
and clicking on Product Registration.
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.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and
how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you
begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of
an 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
gasoline leaks.
• Look for signs of damage.
• Check each control for proper operation.
• Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary (
• Check that the blade bolts are tight (
).
• Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened.
• 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.
People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn
mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown
objects. Clear the area of pets and people, especially children. Their
safety is your responsibility.
Check the condition of the grass. Adjust your lawn mower ground
speed and mowing swath accordingly.
GRASS BAG
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
PLASTIC CLIP
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.