Maintenance 34 – HONDA HRS216SDA User Manual

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5. After changing the engine oil, and before starting the engine, check

the oil level with the mower on a level surface:

a. Wipe the dipstick clean.

b. Insert and remove the

dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck. Check the
oil level shown on the
dipstick.

c. If the oil level is low, add oil to

reach the upper limit mark on
the dipstick. Do not overfill. If
the engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air cleaner
housing and air cleaner filter.

NOTICE

Running the engine with a
low oil level can cause
engine damage.

d. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick

securely.

Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in
your area is within the recommended range.

The SAE oil viscosity and
service classification are in
the API label on the oil
container. Honda
recommends that you use
API SERVICE category SH
or SJ oil with the ILSAC API
certification mark displayed
on the container.

MAINTENANCE

34

LOWER LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK

– 2 0

0

2 0

4 0

6 0

8 0

100 F

0

– 3 0

– 2 0 – 10

0

10

2 0

3 0

40 C

0

A MB I E N T T E MP E R A T U R E

SAE

10W-30

A

PI

SERVICE S

J

E

N

E

R

G

Y

CONSER

VI

N

G

II

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