Maintenance; The Importance Of Maintenance - Honda HRJ216 Owner's Manual

7. MAINTENANCE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free oper-
ation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To avoid the mower starting accidentally, pull off the spark plug cap
before carring out maintenance work.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before opera-
tion, 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 mower, the following pages include a
maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple mainte-
nance 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 techni-
cian or other qualified mechanic. The maintenance schedule applies to nor-
mal operating conditions. If you operate your mower under severe condi-
tions, such as sustained high-load conditions, consult your servicing dealer
for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
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