Honda HS828 Manual page 31

HONDA
HSB2B
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Inspect the hydrostatic transmission fluid level before starting
the engine, as the hydrostatic transmission is cold.
1 J Check the hydrostatic fluid level while the outside
temperature is between -10"C and 20"C (14"F and 68"F).
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It should be between the "UPPER" and "LOWER" limit marks.
If
the fluid level is below or near the "LOWER" limit, add the
recommended hydrostatic transmission fluid to the
"UPPER~
limit mark.
ADDING FLUID
1) Remove the tank cap and add new hydrostatic transmission
fluid to bring the level between the "UPPER" and "LOWER" limit
marks. Refer to the temperature chart for the correct level.
RECOMMENDED HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID:
HONDA HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
2) Reinstall the rubber cap and tank cap securely.
CAUTION·
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• Take care not to let dust, dirt, or other 'foreign materials to
enter the reservoir tank.
o Use only HONDA HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
SPARK PLUG
1) Clean any dirt from around the spark plug and remove the
spark plug.
2) Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is
cracked or chipped: The center electrode should have square
edges and the s1de electrode should not eroded.
3} Remove any deposits with a wire brush.
4) Check the plug gap With
a
wire-type feeler gauge and correct
the gap as necessary by bending the side electrode.
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SPARK PLUG W16EPR-U (NIPPONDENSO)
5) Make sure the sealing washer is in good condition, and with
thewasherattached, thread the plug in by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
6)
After the spark plug ts seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench
to compress the washer
7) Install the spark plug cap
NOTE
When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2
tur~~er th~
spark plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling a
used spark plug, tighten 1/8- 1/4 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer.
CAUTION;
• The plug must be securely tightened. An improperly
tightened plug can become very hot and possibly damage
the engine.
• Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range.
Temp.
20"C
168"F)
10"C
(50°F)
o;c
132"F)
-10°C
(14"F)
SIDE
Oil level
Between upper and lower limits
LIMIT
LIMIT
(approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) above lower limit)
Between lower
limit·
and level when
, ambient temperature is
20°C
(approx.
2 mm
(0.08 in)above lower
limit)
Slightly below lower
limit
(approx.
1
mm (0.04 in) below lower
limit)
Between lower limit and bottom of oil tank
{approx. 4
mm
(0.16 in) below lower
limit}
WIRE
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SEALING WASHER