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Engine Oil

The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL in the
engine.
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 as shown.
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.
After filling the engine with
oil, remove the hang tag
near the recoil starter grip
that says “The engine has
no oil..”

Fuel

Refer to page 14.

Before Using Your Mower

Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the
following sections:
•LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2)
•CONTROL LOCATIONS (page 4)
•BEFORE OPERATION (page 5)
•OPERATION (page 6)
•MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 9)
You can also find additional information on the Honda Power
Equipment web site. Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq
Please Register Your Lawn Mower
If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please
take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This
allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your
mower. Please note registration is not required to obtain warranty
service.
You can register by completing and mailing the included product
registration card or going online to www.hondapowerequipment.com
and click on Product Registration.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in the
dipstick when checking
the oil level)
HONDA
HONDA
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER (P. 7) BLADE CONTROL
BUTTON
THROTTLE LEVER (P. 7)
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FUEL TANK CAP (P. 14)
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (P. 6)
MUFFLER
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK (P. 11)
GRASS
BAG (P. 10)
REAR CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2)
(P. 6)
RECOIL STARTER
GRIP (P. 6)
AIR CLEANER (P. 11)
SPARK PLUG
CAP
CARBURETOR
FUEL VALVE (P. 6)
MULCHING
PLUG (P. 5)
SHIFT LEVER (P. 7)
HANDLEBAR
DRIVE
CLUTCH
LEVER
(P. 7)