DR Manual-Start - Push Owner's Manual

CONTENTSQUICK FINDAir Filter... 12Battery ... 14Blades

10Safety Precautions• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:– Carbon

11Blade Inspection1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 3). 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 13).3. Tilt the mower to the right s

12Oil ChangeChange the oil after the first month or 5 hours of use. Thereafter, change the oil every 6 months or 50 hours of use. Change the oil more

13Spark PlugReplace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use.Recommended Spark Plug: NGK - BPR5ESNOTICEAn incorrect spark plug can cause

14Smart Drive Cable Check/AdjustmentCable Check With the engine off, use the multi-position adjuster to set the Smart Drive control in its lowest posi

15TRANSPORTINGIf the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can

16HandlebarRemove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the engine with the bag opening to the front. .1. Turn the handlebar adjust k

17TECHNICAL INFORMATIONSerial Number LocationsThere are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the mower frame. Record the engine and fram

18Air IndexAn Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requir

19FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCEWhen properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system

2WELCOMECongratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mower

20CUSTOMER INFORMATIONParts, Accessories, and Service ItemsContact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genu

21DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTYHonda Power EquipmentThis warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when distributed by Amer

22EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTYYour new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and State of California emission regul

PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThank you for choosing Honda. To ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall, plea

1. Go to www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit.2. Click on Product Registration.3. Complete the required information and click Submit.It’

3PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUPList of PartsWith help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compa

4Add Engine OilThe mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and add the entire contents of the included bottle o

5Clip Director® The Clip Director can be adjusted to any one of the ten positions to achieve the desired mowing results (bag, bag and mulch, or mulch)

6Grass BagA lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag before i

7Add FuelThis engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or

8Refuel With CareGasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF.

9Starting the EngineThe blades turn when you start the engine. Start the engine in a clear or mowed area where the blades can turn freely.1. Turn the