HONDA HRC216PDA - Manual (Page 11)

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GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Cleaning
Wash the bag with a garden hose and allow it to dry completely before
use; a wet bag will clog quickly.
Replacement
Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its
equivalent (page 19).
Removal
1. Unclip the plastic edges of the
bag from the frame.
2. Remove the bag from the
frame.
Installation
1. Insert the bag frame into the
bag, as shown.
2. Clip the plastic edges of the
bag onto the frame, as shown.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Level Check
1. Unscrew and remove the oil
filler cap/dipstick and wipe it
clean.
2. Insert and remove the dipstick
without screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil level
shown on the dipstick.
3. 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. This type of damage
is not covered by the
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED
WARRANTY (page 20).
4. Screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick securely.
Engine Oil
Recommendations
Always change the oil in
accordance with the
maintenance schedule on
page 9.
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 category are in the API label on the
oil container. Honda recommends API SERVICE category SJ or later
oil with the ILSAC “starburst” certification mark displayed on the
container.
Engine Oil Change
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 8). This will reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
3. Place a suitable container
next to the mower to catch
the used oil, then tilt the
mower on its right side.
The used oil will drain
through the filler neck. Allow
the oil to drain completely.
Please dispose of used
motor oil and the container
in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or
pour it down a drain.
4. Fill with the recommended oil.
Do not overfill. Allow a couple
of minutes for the oil to settle in
the engine, then measure the
oil level as shown under
“Engine Oil Level Check.”
NOTICE
Using nondetergent oil can
shorten the engine’s service
life, and using 2-stroke oil can
damage the engine.
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
LOWER
LIMIT
UPPER
LIMIT
-20 20 30 40°C -10 0 10
40 60 100°F 80 0 20
30
5W-30 • 10W-30