Maintenance; The Importance Of Maintenance - Honda EM3500SX Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations
and schedules in this owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your generator, the following pages
include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service
tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled
by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician
or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your generator under severe conditions, such as
sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use it in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for
recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment
or individual, using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards.
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