5
16.Insert the recoil rope
through the rope guides.

Engine Oil

The mower is shipped WITHOUT
OIL in the engine.
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.
Add enough SAE 10W-30 API
service category SJ or later oil (or
equivalent) 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 Lawn Mower

Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the
following sections:
•LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2)
•CONTROL LOCATIONS (page 5)
•BEFORE OPERATION (page 6)
•OPERATION (page 7)
•MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 9)
You can also find additional information on the Honda Power
Equipment web site. Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq.htm

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 registration
card, or go online to www.hondapowerequipment.com and click on
Product Registration.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
ROPE
GUIDES
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in dipstick
when checking oil level)
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
HANDLEBAR
DISCHARGE GUARD (P. 6)
FUEL TANK
CAP (P. 14)
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (P. 7)
MUFFLER
OIL FILLER
CAP (P. 11)
REAR CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2) (P. 7)
GRASS BAG
(P. 11)
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP (P. 7)
AIR CLEANER (P. 12)
CARBURETOR
SPARK PLUG
CAP (P. 13)
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER (P. 8)
FUEL VALVE (P. 7)
THROTTLE (P. 8)