Thanks man, she's 8 years old now and still looks the same. Guess I take pride in taking care of what I love. The key is wiping it after each use with a damp cloth after I brush off the debris. Appreciate your feedback, and thank you for watching.👍
I'm in Australia and I have the exact same mower as you do. I bought it off a guy who imported a whole bunch of these U.S. issue Hondas. It has been with me for 12 years and it's still going strong. I love it !
This was great, no annoying long winded and protracted self serving speech at the beginning. I've done exactly as you said, I did give it a tip back too while it was draining. This released another tablespoon or so. I used 5w/40 synthetic, A3 B4, seems sweet!!!! Cheers!!!😮 😊
Sometimes the most basic things still need to be explained! I was looking for a drain plug underneath the deck! Glad you made this video that’s 5min. Long. Would’ve taken me 30 minutes to find my manual!😀. Thanks!
"I was looking for a drain plug underneath the deck!" Same. I ended up taking off the transmission bracket thinking the plug would be underneath that. Now, I'm just hoping I got it back on right with the belt on the inside of the bracket.
A local gave me his lawnmower last year. He can't cut the grass anymore. I was looking for the same thing with the plug under the lawnmower. It looks like many comments have to do with looking for the drain plug on the bottom. I'll run the mower for a while and then drain it out.
@@edubb2491 What's in the Honda Tune Up Kit. Believe it is 10W 30. What they recommend. Use the same in a Generator and Pressure Washer that are both Honda.
Great simple and clear video. Will do it this weekend. Was going to take my mower into a shop to get it done because I thought it was going to be difficult. Saved myself $58 and waiting 2 weeks to get it done.👍👍👍
I have a Poulan mower with the exact same Honda motor. I had been taking it in for yearly maintenance, and now I can do it for myself.... Thanks for the video - it was very instructive (and shows how easy it is to do).
Thank you for making this video. We were also looking for a drain plug underneath the lawn mower, Honda made it easier for us. After watching your video, it took us less than 5 minutes to do the oil change.
Thanks for the refresher. Just super tuned the old girl up: new oil, plugs, filter and adjusted the self propelled wire. Now have to jog to keep up with her lol.
Thanks for the video. Who knew that you just turn it over and pour the oil out, I was thinking there must be a drain plug somewhere 🤔! For those not in the US, I convert 13 fluid Ounces to be about 380 millilitres. That worked out about right for my mower which strongly resembles yours.
Those are great little engines. My Craftman mower has one that's about 15 years old and I change the oil every 2 seasons(Canada) ; so far 2 plugs , 2 mower blades and maybe 4 air cleaners.
Thanks for your tutorial, on the oil change, Castrol is just one of the best to use, it's used in most high end performance cars, MB, my rebuilt GMC 350, turned out awsome, Honda lawnmower is no nonsense product.
Good clean video..just one tip, tilt your mower so that the oil inlet is more upright, easier to fill, also a small piece of wire bent over and inserted next to the funnel..
I personally like to add a little bit of fresh oil just after draining. About 300ml and give it a few idle pulls without the spark to try pick up all the old oil lying about. Then drain that and top up full amount with fresh oil!
Thanks Man….. Excellent Video. Clear and to the point . Some people make you suffer mercilessly before they ever get to the point of the video….. It’s PAINFUL 🤬 ❗️
@@Megalodon1 HaHa - a little small talk is fine , but some people try to hold you hostage and make you sit through they’re horrible comedy routines, or personal stories, etc. 🤷🏻♂️ Sometimes I feel kind of bad for getting annoyed because I think they are just lonely…….. But I’m usually in the middle of something trying to get important info. pertaining to what I’m doing 😆⁉️ Anyway, Thanks for the great video ✅. Big Help and you made it easy 🤟
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
I have a Honda engine on an older Craftsman mower and it's been doing just fine for about 18 years. The only issue is that the owner's manual lists the oil capacity at 12 ounces but that will over-fill it. I've found that 8 ounces brings it to the proper level.
Part of the oil most likely remains in the engine... also remember to let the engine run for at least 2 minutes so that the used oil is more fluid and comes out more easily, as indicated in the video. If you don't know exactly how much oil you need or you don't have a graduated container, just use 2 similar plastic bottles, fully drain the used oil in one, then place the 2nd bottle side by side on a flat surface, and fill the 2nd bottle with the exact same amount of new oil. After the oil change start the engine, let it run a bit, then look at the dipstick and add some if needed. I did 3 oil changes today without any manual using this method, after each refill I put the used oil in a larger recipient, and repeat with the next engine... 1 mover, 1 power generator, and 1 weed eater, one oil tank was still full, another needed a small addition, and the 3rd much more.
Good video I've got a toro with Honda eng always got different answers on checking the oil after you fill it some book says how you do it just stick it in other guys says screw it in but I'm glad I watched your video
Thanks for taking the time to get this up here. I got my Troy-Bilt as a serious clearance markdown with no manual. I was looking for a drain plug, like on my old mower. Your video solved that: there is none! Thanks again!
thank you, I just cleaned it and was in disbelief that there was no plug on the underside of the machine. I got this, but I was told that 5W20 was for small engines that ran hot. It's worked great for my power washer.
Use the oil grade that the manufacturer tells you to use. Usually with small engines that is SAE 30, 20W-50, 15W-40, 10W-30, and in reallllllllly cold areas perhaps 5W-30. I don't think 5W-20 is proper for a pressure washer nor in hot climates.
I changed my lawnmowers oil for the first time in like 7 years idk how it still ran fine. H O N D A P O W E R I didn't do the heating up the oil thing so it took like 2 minutes for the black sludge to come out. It runs fine now, I put full synthetic
Turn off the fuel valve and then start the mower to burn off any remaining fuel. Sounds ridiculous but draining the bowl greatly reduces the chance of particles and buildup from seeping into the jets and other ports when the mower is on it side.
ZenithClarity1969 yes! Drain the fuel bowl by running it out and then turning off the fuel valve if your mower allows. Less gas touching the metals of your mower the better in the long run.
do not do it over grass. you will spill and damage the grass. place a large cardboard on concrete, so any drop of oil spill will be absorbed by the cardboard.
I have this Honda lawnmower from 2016. Believe it or not The oil has NEVER been changed as im aware of, but has only been used once probably every month & a half-2months at the most until winter. The cord is seized up wont pull. I feel the lack of oil changes is the cause of this I hope smh & gonna try to manually spin it with the spark plug unplugged. This is great looks even easier than my car 😂 (first lawnmower)
You should also check the air filter. Using the mower normally generates lots of dust and grass particles in the air. Should at least check the air filter and either replace it or blow it off with an air compressor since it is probably dirty.
So checking the oil level, the upside of the dip stick shows just over half way to the limit but if I flip the dip stick over it shows full to the limit. Maybe I should insert the dipstick sideways, idk?
Sending my love to Romania, what a beautiful Country. Oil here in the United States is cheaper so I change it when it turns black. Thanks for your feedback.👍
@@Megalodon1 thank you for your feedback for Romania. Unfortunately , we have become a resources colony for European Union. We have food/goods/etc prices bigger than Germany, UK and so on with a fraction of their incomes. P.s. if you think to visit Romania, jusk ask me and i can offer to you the best advices and help to have one of the best holidays. My father is maniac about fishing, i see some posts with you also with fishing
Fishing is the my drug of choice Stefan, spend some more time fishing your father. As a father myself, I wish my children opened up more to fishing. When our parents are no longer around, we're going to wish we spent more time with them. I will definitely reach out if I ever plan to visit Romania, I really appreciate your kindness.😀
Thank you. I did my first oil change successfully. I poured 12 oz of new synthetic 10 30 weight (go it at HD) specially "designed" for lawn mowers. I did not mow my lawn first as suggested due to oil being totally worn out and emptied it out without any hassles. Now that I know the DIY (thanks to you) I'll definitely keep up with periodic oil changes. After how many lawn cuts do you recommend an oil change to be done?
Depends on the size of your lawn, I do mine once a year because I don't need to mow during the dormant months in Texas. Generally after every 20-50 hours of mowing, an oil change will be required.
Thanks for watching, there is this video that I found from another content creator that might solve your problem. Good luck 👇 ua-cam.com/video/DFdIyP7AFFk/v-deo.htmlsi=DZJF14NTvoa7ELIH
Synthetic oil is goog, but made for a liquid cooled engine. If you change your oil often, that's fine. But you should use small engine oil with ZDDP in it, because of the extra heat in an air cooled engine , and the fact that there is no oil pump, you need the extra protection.
I keep it in the garage when not in use and wipe (Clorox wipes) or brush off any dirt or debris on all the surfaces after every use. Thanks for watching👍
Lol, thanks for the kind words. I make it a ritual to clean off any debris or dust particles after each and every use with a damp rag. No waxing so far, maybe if I want her to be even more beautiful.
I just saw another video that talked about tipping the mower on the proper side because of oil getting into the muffler or hydro locking the engine. Isn't that taken into account by the manufacturer when tipping it on its side to change oil? That video was for cleaning under the deck. Which way should it be tipped for that?
My video clearly outlines which way you should tilt the mower, you may however tilt it any which way you want or take any other videos suggetions, it's all up to you and your own research. I'm just showing how I've done it for the past decade with zero issues myself.
@@mikerodrick2430 are you a Honda engineer involved with small engine design? This particular engine is designed to be drained tilted. Other engines are designed differently.
Oil capacities vary by model, enter your model here for specific amount if you own a Honda--👇 powerequipment.honda.com/support/owners-manuals/lawn-mowers You can type air filter change on UA-cam for many easy how to's. Good luck 👍
Thanks for Yu our help, I have the same engine in my lawnmower and it was very Easley to replace. I wasn't sure how much oil engines takes, i out 13 oz and it was perfect.
Does anyone know why the Honda doesn’t start up immediately after a stop? It takes like 10 minutes before I can start it up again. Apologies for the newbie question.
You posted this a while ago so you may have already got an answer . If not, just know that it’s normal for some mowers to have to wait 10 min IF you don’t keep it running for at least 3 or 4 minutes to get it hot before turning it off. However if your mower still needs 10 min even when it’s hot then that’s not normal. Not sure
Reading this comment I remember I had the same issue with a small Honda power generator, maybe 10 years old at that time, 20 yo now, it just didn't want to start while warm. Now I notice that during more recent years it always restarted just fine... Not sure why, though, I did my 2nd service today, and the lower 1/3rd was full of oil maybe you need to clean the air filter, as oil could take 10 minutes to evacuate... or replace the spark plug which I did ~10 years ago... That's the only maintenance I ever did on it, 2-3 oil changes and air filter cleaning, and 1 new plug.
what the manual doesn't mention - I think the mower obviously needs to be on a level surface when you check the level but should the wheels be in a certain position - how do you know the mower itself is level?
As you may agree, engine oil is the life of your lawn mower as it is with auto engines. So if it takes you an hour to mow; every 20 hours or 20 cuts would be the time to change your oil or every 5 months or twice a year (except winter months). In Southern Cal our winters are fairly short. Would you recommend that the oil is drained for the off season? Thank you for answering.
Most mower engines need their oil changed every 20-50 hours of operation. A mower's owner's manual will indicate how often to perform oil changes on the mower. At the very least, an oil change should be done annually with other seasonal tune-up maintenance.
An oil change is so easy to do. You can do it for the price of the oil and maybe a funnel. I would not sweat it. PS: what looks only slightly dirty on the stick will look much darker in the catch basin.
![[HOW TO] Tune Up Your Honda Lawn Mower - HRR216VKA 21 in. (Oil Change, Spark Plug, Air Filter)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fPfpwgfzRQA/mqdefault.jpg)
Man... that is the cleanest used mower I ever saw. Great video.
Thanks man, she's 8 years old now and still looks the same. Guess I take pride in taking care of what I love. The key is wiping it after each use with a damp cloth after I brush off the debris. Appreciate your feedback, and thank you for watching.👍
Why change the oil on a perfectly new Honda mower? Just joking. It is clean, thanks for the instruction mega.
For sure. Almost like he's just been mowing astroturf.
He definitely wiped it down before making this video
Just put the Gatorade bottle over the spout. The tip the lawn mower over. The oil goes into the bottle! Works great.
Great idea👍
Love easy good ideas.
I need a third arm for this method but thats just me. Thanks for the tip.
You are correct! I've always used a Tropicana orange juice bottle. They're tall and won't slide off! 👍🏻
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I'm in Australia and I have the exact same mower as you do. I bought it off a guy who imported a whole bunch of these U.S. issue Hondas. It has been with me for 12 years and it's still going strong. I love it !
They make those Northern Territory COVID interment camp lawns look spectacular, so I'm told.
Honda - the best
Yep! Mine is 15 and strong as ever!
This was great, no annoying long winded and protracted self serving speech at the beginning.
I've done exactly as you said, I did give it a tip back too while it was draining. This released another tablespoon or so. I used 5w/40 synthetic, A3 B4, seems sweet!!!! Cheers!!!😮 😊
Sometimes the most basic things still need to be explained! I was looking for a drain plug underneath the deck! Glad you made this video that’s 5min. Long. Would’ve taken me 30 minutes to find my manual!😀. Thanks!
Same man… somehow flipping it over felt like the wrong thing to do.
"I was looking for a drain plug underneath the deck!" Same. I ended up taking off the transmission bracket thinking the plug would be underneath that. Now, I'm just hoping I got it back on right with the belt on the inside of the bracket.
A local gave me his lawnmower last year. He can't cut the grass anymore. I was looking for the same thing with the plug under the lawnmower. It looks like many comments have to do with looking for the drain plug on the bottom.
I'll run the mower for a while and then drain it out.
Thank you for saying that because I did the same. 😂
Same exactly, I was like where the heck is that screw! LOL
Now to hope I can find my funnel in less than an hour SMH lol
Wow what a clean engine. Can tell you take pride in it. Change everything on my Honda mower at the start of every season.
Thanks so much, I wipe it all down after every mowing. I feel that if you take care of what you own, it'll take care of you.👍
Do you really use regular engine oil? Not 4 cycle oil?
@@edubb2491 What's in the Honda Tune Up Kit. Believe it is 10W 30. What they recommend. Use the same in a Generator and Pressure Washer that are both Honda.
@34dawgsgo ok..ty..lol..i.misunderstood I didn't realize it was 4 cycle lol
Great simple and clear video.
Will do it this weekend.
Was going to take my mower into a shop to get it done because I thought it was going to be difficult.
Saved myself $58 and waiting 2 weeks to get it done.👍👍👍
nice simple thank you. I finally retired my 30 year old craftsman. And bought the one of these kings of the lawn last year. Thanks again.
I have a Poulan mower with the exact same Honda motor. I had been taking it in for yearly maintenance, and now I can do it for myself.... Thanks for the video - it was very instructive (and shows how easy it is to do).
Thank you for making this video. We were also looking for a drain plug underneath the lawn mower, Honda made it easier for us. After watching your video, it took us less than 5 minutes to do the oil change.
Thanks for the refresher. Just super tuned the old girl up: new oil, plugs, filter and adjusted the self propelled wire. Now have to jog to keep up with her lol.
Thanks for the video. Who knew that you just turn it over and pour the oil out, I was thinking there must be a drain plug somewhere 🤔! For those not in the US, I convert 13 fluid Ounces to be about 380 millilitres. That worked out about right for my mower which strongly resembles yours.
Make sure you check without screwing the dip stick in, I had been doing it wrong and the video corrected me! Thanks!
Yep. I ruined an HR215 engine this way. Ran it for years low on oil and never realized it until too late.
Those are great little engines. My Craftman mower has one that's about 15 years old and I change the oil every 2 seasons(Canada) ; so far 2 plugs , 2 mower blades and maybe 4 air cleaners.
Thanks i will try to do this myself. My dad used to do it for me but he never showed me how to actually do it, now i know. Thank you
Glad to help, thanks for watching.
I was gonna pay someone to do it for me, but now I know I can do it myself
Thanks 👍🏼👊
Thanks a lot man I've just changed my first lawn mower oil change you made it so easy. thanks again
You bet👍👊
I put a 4x6 under the oil side wheels. Gives some extra height when I tip it to drain the oil. Better clearance to the drain pain, and less spillage.
Thanks for your tutorial, on the oil change, Castrol is just one of the best to use, it's used in most high end performance cars, MB, my rebuilt GMC 350, turned out awsome, Honda lawnmower is no nonsense product.
Good clean video..just one tip, tilt your mower so that the oil inlet is more upright, easier to fill, also a small piece of wire bent over and inserted next to the funnel..
I personally like to add a little bit of fresh oil just after draining. About 300ml and give it a few idle pulls without the spark to try pick up all the old oil lying about. Then drain that and top up full amount with fresh oil!
I use an oil extractor, no chance of spills at all.
Pour very slowly and use a long neck funnel when filling with oil.
I appreciate the clean and clear video footage!
I've had my Honda HRR216K9VKA for two years. Thanks for the video. Seeing how easy oil change is, I'll take care of it this weekend.
Thanks Man….. Excellent Video.
Clear and to the point .
Some people make you suffer mercilessly before they
ever get to the point of the video…..
It’s PAINFUL 🤬 ❗️
Thank you for your input, I respect your time thus no there's need for the lollygagging before we inform.👍
@@Megalodon1 HaHa - a little small talk is fine , but some people try to hold you hostage and
make you sit through they’re horrible comedy routines, or personal stories, etc. 🤷🏻♂️
Sometimes I feel kind of bad for getting annoyed because I think they are just lonely……..
But I’m usually in the middle of something trying to get important info. pertaining to what I’m doing 😆⁉️
Anyway, Thanks for the great video ✅. Big Help and you made it easy 🤟
I used the vacuum method with the oil going directly into a Glass Jar. 10 minutes total time and made no mess.
Honda builds the BEST lawnmowers in this size class. ☘️🌿🌱
Great to know. I’m not very handy but told my daughter there’s gotta be a filter. Watch your video and even I’m confident to do this.
You got this.👍
Thanks to you it took all of about 15 minutes which included a filter change too.😊
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
I have a Honda engine on an older Craftsman mower and it's been doing just fine for about 18 years. The only issue is that the owner's manual lists the oil capacity at 12 ounces but that will over-fill it. I've found that 8 ounces brings it to the proper level.
Part of the oil most likely remains in the engine... also remember to let the engine run for at least 2 minutes so that the used oil is more fluid and comes out more easily, as indicated in the video.
If you don't know exactly how much oil you need or you don't have a graduated container, just use 2 similar plastic bottles, fully drain the used oil in one, then place the 2nd bottle side by side on a flat surface, and fill the 2nd bottle with the exact same amount of new oil. After the oil change start the engine, let it run a bit, then look at the dipstick and add some if needed.
I did 3 oil changes today without any manual using this method, after each refill I put the used oil in a larger recipient, and repeat with the next engine... 1 mover, 1 power generator, and 1 weed eater, one oil tank was still full, another needed a small addition, and the 3rd much more.
Easier than I thought ! Thanks for the step-by-step (I'll be doing this in a few days successfully 8-)
Thank you for this. Very helpful. And awesome music too. Rock on!! 🤘
Thanks Brotherman, Happy 4th.🇺🇸
AWESOME THANK YOU.
LOVE ❤️ HONDA PRODUCTS
Haven’t heard “peace out” in awhile! 😆 Thanks for the help!
Thanks for sharing, good video bro. I would not do it over the precious grass you just groomed. Any easy spill will make a spot. Cheers!
Great video. This made the oil change easy.
Simple clear and to the point! If you hadn't spilled a little oil it wouldn't have been real. LOL great video thanks for sharing with us.
Good video I've got a toro with Honda eng always got different answers on checking the oil after you fill it some book says how you do it just stick it in other guys says screw it in but I'm glad I watched your video
Thank you so much for the simple yet thorough explanation!
You are so welcome, really glad to help out. Thanks a million for watching and great feedback.🙏👍
Thank you for instructions! very simple, easy and clear! Worked like a charm for me :)
Glad to help, thank you for watching.
Last Honda mower lasted 25 years still ran but a lot of blue smoke they're the best!
Thanks for taking the time to get this up here. I got my Troy-Bilt as a serious clearance markdown with no manual. I was looking for a drain plug, like on my old mower. Your video solved that: there is none! Thanks again!
My pleasure, sure glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching.✌
Every other year I change my oil I resort to this video... thankyou sir
I watch my own videos whenever I forget how to do something. Lol
Thanks for watching👍
thank you, I just cleaned it and was in disbelief that there was no plug on the underside of the machine. I got this, but I was told that 5W20 was for small engines that ran hot. It's worked great for my power washer.
Use the oil grade that the manufacturer tells you to use. Usually with small engines that is SAE 30, 20W-50, 15W-40, 10W-30, and in reallllllllly cold areas perhaps 5W-30. I don't think 5W-20 is proper for a pressure washer nor in hot climates.
I would switch that oil even tho it seems fine now in long run 20 at is to thin run straight sae 30 for 4stroke engines
I changed my lawnmowers oil for the first time in like 7 years idk how it still ran fine. H O N D A P O W E R
I didn't do the heating up the oil thing so it took like 2 minutes for the black sludge to come out. It runs fine now, I put full synthetic
My Honda has a fill not replace policy in the manual.
I have never changed the oil on mine and its over 10 years old. I have to do this soon.
What a genius you are!!!
Finally, the truth is out.😁
Turn off the fuel valve and then start the mower to burn off any remaining fuel. Sounds ridiculous but draining the bowl greatly reduces the chance of particles and buildup from seeping into the jets and other ports when the mower is on it side.
Well said
Do you do this every time you mow until the next week of mowing?
ZenithClarity1969 yes! Drain the fuel bowl by running it out and then turning off the fuel valve if your mower allows. Less gas touching the metals of your mower the better in the long run.
@@TroutFink t
Thank you, i will start doing that. just bought a new Honda 216vya.
ZenithClarity1969 great engine! damn near bulletproof if you treat it right. Remember. Less fuel touching the carb the better.
Nice vid clear and concise. I have a similar unit can’t go wrong with Honda power equipment.
do not do it over grass. you will spill and damage the grass.
place a large cardboard on concrete, so any drop of oil spill will be absorbed by the cardboard.
Nelly Mateeva
@@sothapheng1909 : HUH?
I do my oil changes at the local beach so I don’t have to clean a thing up. I don’t even need a catch pan.
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I just let we go where she sits, ital come back in the spring
I have this Honda lawnmower from 2016. Believe it or not The oil has NEVER been changed as im aware of, but has only been used once probably every month & a half-2months at the most until winter. The cord is seized up wont pull. I feel the lack of oil changes is the cause of this I hope smh & gonna try to manually spin it with the spark plug unplugged. This is great looks even easier than my car 😂 (first lawnmower)
You should also check the air filter. Using the mower normally generates lots of dust and grass particles in the air. Should at least check the air filter and either replace it or blow it off with an air compressor since it is probably dirty.
Hello, how often is recommended to change the oil & air filter?
At least once a season.
Thanks for the awesome pointers and the great soundtrack as well! I have the exact same mower! Strong runner.
I want to try this but I’m not sure if it’ll work without the music??
That's funny, you can play the music in the background as you do it from the video.👍
Good video. Highly recommend to replace air filter each oil change.
Short and very informative. Thank you.
Jeeeeeez you tip it out. I took the blades off looking for a plug( needed to sharpen them anyway they had a full radius on them
Buen trabajo, solo una pregunta, estas maquinas no tienen filtro como los autos ??
Si lleva de aire y esto cada cuanto se cambia ?? Gracias suerte
So checking the oil level, the upside of the dip stick shows just over half way to the limit but if I flip the dip stick over it shows full to the limit. Maybe I should insert the dipstick sideways, idk?
Nice lawn mower.I have the troybild with Honda engine. Nice cruiser background!
Thanks Adam, can't go wrong with that good'ole Honda Engine.👍
Put the bars in straight upright position, then you can easily tip it with one hand while holding the drain bottle
Great idea.👍
When filling new oil tilt mower up with block for no drip fill
Was dreading looking for drain plug thanks
Must of been worst than Adam finding Eve's drain plug for the time.😂
Exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Thanks for watching.
Here in Romania, the oil that have you changed is used minumum 2 years more, before change it.
Sending my love to Romania, what a beautiful Country. Oil here in the United States is cheaper so I change it when it turns black. Thanks for your feedback.👍
@@Megalodon1 thank you for your feedback for Romania. Unfortunately , we have become a resources colony for European Union. We have food/goods/etc prices bigger than Germany, UK and so on with a fraction of their incomes. P.s. if you think to visit Romania, jusk ask me and i can offer to you the best advices and help to have one of the best holidays. My father is maniac about fishing, i see some posts with you also with fishing
Fishing is the my drug of choice Stefan, spend some more time fishing your father. As a father myself, I wish my children opened up more to fishing. When our parents are no longer around, we're going to wish we spent more time with them. I will definitely reach out if I ever plan to visit Romania, I really appreciate your kindness.😀
Very well presented.
Thanks.
Thank you. I did my first oil change successfully. I poured 12 oz of new synthetic 10 30 weight (go it at HD) specially "designed" for lawn mowers. I did not mow my lawn first as suggested due to oil being totally worn out and emptied it out without any hassles. Now that I know the DIY (thanks to you) I'll definitely keep up with periodic oil changes. After how many lawn cuts do you recommend an oil change to be done?
Depends on the size of your lawn, I do mine once a year because I don't need to mow during the dormant months in Texas. Generally after every 20-50 hours of mowing, an oil change will be required.
3:24 was just thinking - “pouring it in way too fast”. The skinny neck doesn’t floe quickly - be patient.
Great Video. I have that same mower and it keeps shutting off after about a minute or so! Do you have any tutorials that talk about fixing that issue?
Thanks for watching, there is this video that I found from another content creator that might solve your problem. Good luck
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ua-cam.com/video/DFdIyP7AFFk/v-deo.htmlsi=DZJF14NTvoa7ELIH
Synthetic oil is goog, but made for a liquid cooled engine. If you change your oil often, that's fine. But you should use small engine oil with ZDDP in it, because of the extra heat in an air cooled engine , and the fact that there is no oil pump, you need the extra protection.
Thank you. Great video. Fixed my Honda lawn mover.
My pleasure, always glad to assist.👍
Thanks for your service. 👍
My pleasure, thanks for 👀watching👍
How do you keep your mower pristine ? Mine has lost all its decals and getting rusty below
I keep it in the garage when not in use and wipe (Clorox wipes) or brush off any dirt or debris on all the surfaces after every use. Thanks for watching👍
How often do you wash and wax that beautiful piece of machinery?
Lol, thanks for the kind words. I make it a ritual to clean off any debris or dust particles after each and every use with a damp rag. No waxing so far, maybe if I want her to be even more beautiful.
I just saw another video that talked about tipping the mower on the proper side because of oil getting into the muffler or hydro locking the engine. Isn't that taken into account by the manufacturer when tipping it on its side to change oil? That video was for cleaning under the deck. Which way should it be tipped for that?
My video clearly outlines which way you should tilt the mower, you may however tilt it any which way you want or take any other videos suggetions, it's all up to you and your own research. I'm just showing how I've done it for the past decade with zero issues myself.
@@Megalodon1 Apparently you've taken this as a criticism which it wasn't meant to be. Merely an observation.
@@mikerodrick2430 are you a Honda engineer involved with small engine design? This particular engine is designed to be drained tilted. Other engines are designed differently.
Will a Snapple bottle work too? It’s better if you change it next to the pool
I lost my owners manual not sure how much to add, also how do you check the air filter?
Oil capacities vary by model, enter your model here for specific amount if you own a Honda--👇
powerequipment.honda.com/support/owners-manuals/lawn-mowers
You can type air filter change on UA-cam for many easy how to's. Good luck 👍
My Honda mowers take a bit over 19 ounces of oil, but that may vary between models. Be sure to check your manual!
Helpful vid. Thanks! Hope ya beat the rain that day!
Is 10-W30 used for honda lawnmower 5.5 Yardman ?
Can you use the left over oil for the next year ?
Thanks for Yu our help, I have the same engine in my lawnmower and it was very Easley to replace. I wasn't sure how much oil engines takes, i out 13 oz and it was perfect.
Thanks for showing me how yo change the oil but to my surprise you used regular car oil I was about to use Honda oil
Nice mower. I only use honda oil on my honda. Premium fuel. No isaues since I purchased it 5 years ago.
I still use a 2011 Honda and it runs loud and proud
You Bet Mark, thanks for watching Sir.
if you over fill just tip it again and drain some until its at the right marker.. after you mow check again the oil level.
Does anyone know why the Honda doesn’t start up immediately after a stop? It takes like 10 minutes before I can start it up again. Apologies for the newbie question.
You posted this a while ago so you may have already got an answer . If not, just know that it’s normal for some mowers to have to wait 10 min IF you don’t keep it running for at least 3 or 4 minutes to get it hot before turning it off. However if your mower still needs 10 min even when it’s hot then that’s not normal. Not sure
Reading this comment I remember I had the same issue with a small Honda power generator, maybe 10 years old at that time, 20 yo now, it just didn't want to start while warm. Now I notice that during more recent years it always restarted just fine...
Not sure why, though, I did my 2nd service today, and the lower 1/3rd was full of oil maybe you need to clean the air filter, as oil could take 10 minutes to evacuate... or replace the spark plug which I did ~10 years ago... That's the only maintenance I ever did on it, 2-3 oil changes and air filter cleaning, and 1 new plug.
Thanks for the video. Mentioning the viscosity to use would haved saved me more time, but thanks.
Does the gas tank need to be empty or does not matter ?
The tank does not need to be empty, but you do need to turn the fuel switch to the OFF position.
Couldn't you just place the Gatorade bottle on the mower and tip it over so the oil goes directly into the Gatorade bottle?
Great idea, I think I'll try that next time.👍
Thanks for the video. I'm doing mine today.
Hello, how often is recommended to change the oil ?
Good video, now I can do mine as well. Your mower looks so very clean. Have you been using it everytime?
Thanks for the helpful video, very informative....not so much for the background 80's porno music
Before you start, run the mower dry on gas to avoid running gas through your cylinder when you tilt the mower to drain the oil.
what the manual doesn't mention - I think the mower obviously needs to be on a level surface when you check the level but should the wheels be in a certain position - how do you know the mower itself is level?
Put a level on the flat surface of the mower, but I just visually check for the level.
As you may agree, engine oil is the life of your lawn mower as it is with auto engines. So if it takes you an hour to mow; every 20 hours or 20 cuts would be the time to change your oil or every 5 months or twice a year (except winter months). In Southern Cal our winters are fairly short. Would you recommend that the oil is drained for the off season? Thank you for answering.
Most mower engines need their oil changed every 20-50 hours of operation. A mower's owner's manual will indicate how often to perform oil changes on the mower. At the very least, an oil change should be done annually with other seasonal tune-up maintenance.
An oil change is so easy to do. You can do it for the price of the oil and maybe a funnel. I would not sweat it. PS: what looks only slightly dirty on the stick will look much darker in the catch basin.
There’s no good reason to drain the oil for the off season. If you do that you run the risk of forgetting and starting it in the spring with no oil.
This lawn mower is great: easy to start and heavy duty
Very easy
Great video. How do you keep your mower so CLEAN?
I wipe it down after each use, thanks for watching.👍
@@Megalodon1 With just a wet rag or something? Looks brand new. Nice job.
A damp cloth will do the trick.💪
That was my first thought while I was watching.
Helped me do the oil change on my Honda Lawn Mower. Thanks.