HONDA HRX217TDA - Manual (Page 38)

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Level Check
1. Unscrew and remove the 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.
4. 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 “starburst” certification mark
displayed on the container.
FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 F
–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 0 C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE