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 10W 30 Oil. Never use additives with this oil.

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

FULL

Clean around the oil filler cap before removing. With the mower on a

0.15

Litres

 

level surface, unscrew and remove the oil filler - dipstick. Wipe oil

ADD

from it with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick back in 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.

 

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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