Before Start The Mower - Honda HRA214 Owner's Manual

BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER
1. Check the engine oil level.
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* Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per-
formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget-
able oils are not recommended.
* Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage.
Use Honda4stroke, or an equivalent high deter-
gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers' requirements
for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils clas-
sified SE or SF will show this designation on the
container).
SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use.
a. Place the mower on a level surface.
b. Remove the
oil
tiller cap and wipe
the dipstick
clean.
c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do
not screw it in.
d.
Check
the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near
the lower level, fill to the upper level with the
recommended oil.
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