Honda GCV135 Problem Solving And Maintenance Manual page 8

Engine Model: Honda GCV135
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil before each use.
These small four stroke engines hold up to 0.55 litres
of oil (0.9 Pints). Any oil shortages can cause
premature wear or serious damage to the engine. So
too will using the incorrect grade of oil. NB Wipe the
dipstick, insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck
without screwing it in, then withdraw the dipstick to
gain an accurate reading.
Mountfield MX855 four stroke oil is readily available
through either the B&Q chain of retailers or through
our own comprehensive dealer network.
If you are unable to obtain the correct oil, use either an
SAE30 or a 10W-30 grade of oil. These oils are
generally only found in the larger DIY stores in the
gardening department or at a garden centre or
lawnmower specialist
The oil should be changed on all new engines after
approximately 5 hours of operation. It should then be
changed every 50 hours of operation, or once a
season.
Before changing the oil, run the engine for a few
minutes to warm the engine oil. This allows it to run
more freely and to carry out any sediment with it.
There is no drain
plug on these
engines......oil is
drained from the
oil fill
Please dispose of old fuel and used engine oil in a manner that is compatible
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Honda GCV160
To drain oil from the oil fill tube, run the engine to warm the
oil. Remove the H.T. lead and grass catcher assembly. Undo
the oil fill dip stick and make sure a suitable tray is in place to
catch the oil. Tilt the machine backwards onto the rear
right wheel (the wheel closest to the oil fill) so that three
wheels will be clear of the ground. As the angle increases the
oil will pour out of the fill and into the tray. Once completed,
stand the machine on level ground and refill in accordance
with the operating instructions.
with the environment
Honda Engines Selfhelp
Engine Oil
• Mountfield MX855
• SAE30 lawnmower oil
• 10W-30 oil
Oil capacity is 0.55 litre
Mountfield MX855 four stroke oil
is readily available through either
the B&Q chain or through our own
dealer network.
Guide 2011, Issue 1.0