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Honda lawn mower oil change instructions.
Most of the oil is removed prior to shipment.
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Open the cap pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean on a napkin or cloth.
However some oil remains in the engine.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the honda lawn mower range.
Honda suggests that api service category sj or later oil is used.
Have a container that is suitable for holding oil.
The filler cap is on the left side of the engine and contains a dipstick.
Sae 10 w30 is recommended for general use.
Please read it carefully.
Then remove the cap dipstick.
Wipe the oil fill area clean then remove the dipstick.
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Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and add the entire contents of the included bottle of oil into the oil filler opening.
That ensures all the oil has returned to the reservoir for accurate measurement.
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Check the oil on your honda mower before daily use while the engine is still cold.
The amount of oil left in the engine varies.
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Start the engine and run the mower until the engine is warm.
Then shut off the engine.
Use 4 stroke automotive detergent oil.
All honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging.
See page 13 bring the oil level between the upper and lower limit marks on the dipstick without screwing the dipstick in.
My lawn mower model is hrr216vya with gcv160 engine check your owner s man.
This manual contains the information on how to do that.
Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and add enough sae 10w 30 api service category sj or later oil.
How to change oil on a honda lawnmower motor step 1.
3 for professional commercial use log hours of operation every 3 years 2 lawn mower unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically to determine proper maintenance intervals.
All honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging.
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Place it next to the mower tilt the mower on its side and drain the old oil through the filler neck.
Add engine oil the mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
Page 26 engine oil change drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.