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BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER
Prevent Engine Damage
To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
Oil Type
Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE
To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance Schedule’.
Check Oil Level
Clean around the oil filler cap before removing. With the mower on a level surface, unscrew and remove the oil filler - dipstick. Wipe oil from it with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
The oil level is correct when it is at the full mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
FULL
0.15 Litres
ADD
L I O
Fuel Type
Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol. For added engine protection Honda recommend the use of their fuel additive 
which is available from an authorised Honda service dealer. 
Fill to base of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the 
fuel tank.
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