3
SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER

Unpacking

Remove all the
cardboard from
around the
handlebar.

Handlebar

Setup

1. With the
handlebar
adjust knobs
in the
unlocked
position,
depress the
blade control
lever and raise
the handlebar
into the mowing position.
2. Align the adjust knobs with one of the three holes on the handle
stay. Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the
handlebar to its highest position, and setting the adjust knobs in
the highest holes lowers the handlebar to its lowest position.
3. Turn the adjusting knobs 90 degrees into the lock position and the
pins will spring into the holes and lock into position.

Grass Bag Assembly

Slide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and install the clips as
shown.
Lift the discharge guard 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 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. A container of oil is in the
shipping box.”

Fuel

Refer to page 12.

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 4)
•BEFORE OPERATION (page 4)
•OPERATION (page 6)
•MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 8)
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
Owner Link™.
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
UNLOCKED LOCKED
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
GRASS BAG
BAG
FRAME
PLASTIC CLIP
BAG FRAME
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(DO NOT SCREW IN THE
DIPSTICK WHEN
CHECKING THE OIL
LEVEL.)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT