BEFORE YOU START THE MObVER
1. Check the engine oil level.
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* Engine oil is a .major factor affecting engine per-
formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget-
able oils are not recommended.
* Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage.
Use Honda-&troke, or an equivalent high deter-
gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements
for service classification SE or SF. (Motor oils clas-
sified SE or SF will show this designation on the
container.)
SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in
your area.
A. With the mower on a level ‘surface, remove the oil
filler cap/dipstick using a screwdriver as illustra-
ted.
B. If the level is low, add the recommended oil to
the “Upper” mark on the dipstick. Do not over-
fill; excess oil will result in power loss and smok-
ing.
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UPPER OIL LEVEL
LOWER OIL LEVEL