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CHECK YOUR MOWER
Cutting Means
1. Move the fuel valve to the
OFF position (page 5) and
disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (page 14).
2. Tilt the mower to the right so
the fuel cap is up [1]. This will
help prevent fuel leakage,
motor oil seeping into the air
filter, and hard starting.
3. Inspect the cutting
means [2] for damage,
cracks, and excessive
wear, rust, or corrosion.
A dull cutting means can be sharpened, but a cutting means that is
worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A
worn or damaged cutting means can break, causing cutting means
pieces to be thrown from the mower.
When a cutting means needs sharpening or replacement, take the
lawnmower to an authorized Honda dealer. Or, if you have a torque
wrench, you can remove and install the cutting means yourself.
Check that the cutting means bolts are tight (page 15).
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on
a level surface.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service category SJ or later. Always check the API SERVICE label on
the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SJ or later.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended
for general use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart
may be used when the average
temperature in your area is
within the indicated range.
NOTICE
• Running the engine with a
low oil level can cause engine damage.
•
Using nondetergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life, and
using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine
.
1. Remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick [1], and wipe
the dipstick clean.
2. Insert the dipstick into the
filler neck. Do not screw it
down. Remove the
dipstick and check the oil
level.
3. If the oil level is near the
low level mark [3], add the
recommended oil to bring
the level up to the high limit
mark [2]. Do not overfill.
4. Install and tighten the filler
cap/dipstick [1] securely.
WARNING
A worn, cracked, or damaged cutting means can break,
and pieces of the damaged cutting means can become
dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury.
Inspect the cutting means regularly, and do not operate the
mower with a worn or damaged cutting means.
[1]
[2]
NORMAL WORN
BENT
CRACKED
NORMAL
EXCESSIVELY
WORN
-20
20 30 40°C
-10 0 10
40 60
100°F
80
0
20
30
5W-30 • 10W-30
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
[1]
[1]
[2]
[3]
