3
SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER

Unpacking

Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.

Handlebar Setup

Loosen the two knobs
on the lower handlebar
enough to raise the
handlebar into the
mowing position.
Depress the flywheel
brake lever while
raising the handlebar.
Select a desired
handlebar height and
tighten the locking
knobs securely.

Grass Bag Assembly

(HRR)
Slide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and attach the clips as
shown.
Lift the rear
discharge guard,
remove the mulching
plug, and install the
grass bag.
Engine Oil
The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL in the
engine.
A bottle of oil is included
in the box with your
mower. Add the entire
contents of the oil bottle
into the oil filler opening.
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.
If not using the supplied
oil, 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 engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the excess oil
may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner.
After filling the engine with oil, remove the hang tag near the recoil
starter grip that says “The engine has no oil. A container of oil is in the
shipping box.”

Fuel

Refer to page 13.

Before Operation

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 4)
•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.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 Owner Link™.
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
GRASS BAG BAG
FRAME
PLASTIC CLIP
BAG FRAME
GRASS BAG
HANDLE REAR DISCHARGE
GUARD
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in the
dipstick when checking
the oil level)