Is it possible that it may have to much oil . When checking oil level the dipstick does not get screwed back in while checking but screwed back in when finished oil level check is right.
This needs to be
emphasised. Honda dipstick oil level checking is the
opposite to Briggs & Stratton. BTW, Honda has used this consistently for
all of their engines [car, motorcycle and industrial/garden] since the 1960's at least.
Honda procedure is: unscrew and wipe dipstick, then briefly rest on top of its housing. Withdraw and check level.
Briggs procedure: Withdraw or unscrew dipstick, wipe, then screw back in or fully insert. Withdraw and check level.
