Check The Oil Level; Add Fuel; Operation; Safe Mowing Practices - Honda HRC216HDA Owner's Manual

Check the Oil Level

1. Unscrew and remove the filler
cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the dipstick
without screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil level
shown on the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, add oil to
reach the upper limit mark on
the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the engine is
overfilled, the excess oil may
get transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air filter.
An indication of overfilling is
white or blue smoke coming
from the muffler when the
engine is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service
category SJ oil for normal
conditions. For additional oil
recommendations, see
page 14.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.

Add Fuel

This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to "AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
fuel deterioration.
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FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in dipstick
when checking oil level)
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
WARNING
page 21 for information regarding
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom
of the red fuel level
gauge in the neck of the
fuel tank. Do not overfill.
Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting the
engine.
3. Tighten the fuel tank
cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at
least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from the fueling
source and site before
starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and
plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your
fuel tank. Damage caused
by spilled fuel is not
covered by the
"DISTRIBUTOR'S
LIMITED WARRANTY" on
page 23.

OPERATION

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
or death.
Never run the lawn mower in a closed, or even partially
closed area where people may be present.
You may hear a clicking noise as you push the lawn mower forward
with the engine OFF. This is normal and will not damage the mower.

Safe Mowing Practices

Most injuries and property damage with walk-behind mowers can be
prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the
mower. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with
the best way to protect yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Blades
Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,
hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the
engine is running. If you need to adjust the cutting height or work
around the deck for any other reason, always shut off the engine.
Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need
to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.
FUEL UPPER FUEL FILLER
LEVEL INDICATOR NECK
WARNING