honda-automobiles hrb217tda User Manual

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SET-UP
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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. If 
not using the supplied oil, add 
enough SAE 10W-30 API 
service category SH or SJ oil to 
bring the oil level between the 
upper and lower limit marks on 
the dipstick as shown.
Do not overfill engine oil. If 
the engine is overfilled, the 
excess oil may get transferred 
to the air cleaner housing and 
air filter.
BEFORE OPERATION
Before using the lawn mower, all mower operator’s must read the 
following chapters and sections:
LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 4)
CONTROLS & FEATURES (page 7)
BEFORE OPERATION (page 11)
OPERATION (page 16)
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 28)
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in dipstick 
when checking oil level)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT