Setting Up Your New Mower - Honda HRR216VXA Owner's Manual

SETTING UP YOUR NEW
MOWER
Unpacking
Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.
Handlebar Setup
1. Raise the handlebar into the mowing position with the handlebar
adjust knobs in the unlock position.
UNLOCK
2. Turn the adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position so the pins
will spring into the holes and lock into position.
Grass Bag Assembly
Slide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and attach the clips as
shown (page 5).
GRASS BAG
BAG FRAME
Lift the discharge guard, remove the mulching plug, and install the
grass bag.
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
BAG
FRAME
PLASTIC CLIP
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 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."
LOCK 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 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.
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in the
dipstick when
checking the oil level)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
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