Maintenance Schedule; Refueling - Honda HS520A Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Interval
Check the engine oil level
Before each use
Check the scraper blade
First month or Change the engine oil
25 hours
Every year - Change the engine oil
Before operation
Check/adjust the spark plug
Check auger clutch lever freeplay
Check auger paddles
Check/adjust the scraper blade
Every year - Check/adjust the spark plug
Before storage
Drain the fuel tank/carburetor
Apply oil/grease to moving parts
Every 100 hours Check/adjust the spark plug
Adjust the engine speed
Adjust the valve clearance
Every 150 hours Replace the spark plug
Clean the fuel tank and fuel filter
Every 2 years Check the fuel line and replace if
necessary
1. For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to
determine proper maintenance intervals.
2. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
See "Honda Publications" on
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
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REFUELING

Honda recommends using a No-Spill
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demanding requirements of the California Air Resources Board
(page 19).
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting
and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and
plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance
problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or
methanol greater than shown above are not covered by warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
To refuel, remove the fuel tank cap, and fill the tank with gasoline to
the shoulder of the filler neck. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do
not overfill.
After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
Move the snowthrower at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the
fueling source and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
®
gas can, which meets the
B
WARNING
MAXIMUM FILL POINT
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(page 14) for
20).
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