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Maintenance Schedule
Item
Rear shield
Blades
Blade mounting bolts
Engine oil
Air filter
Grass bag
Blade control operation
Spark plug
Spark arrester (optional
part)
Fuel tank/filter
Flywheel brake pad
Valve clearance
Fuel lines
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures.
(3) 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.
Blade Inspection
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug
3. Tilt the mower to the right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will
help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor
flooding.
4. Inspect the blades for damage, cracks, and excessive rust or
corrosion.
BLADES
BLADE
BOLTS (2)
Before
Action
each use
first month
O
Check
O
Inspect
O
Inspect
O
Check
Change
O
Check
Clean
Replace
O
Check
O
Check
Check
Replace
Clean
Clean
Check
Check-
adjust
Check
(page
3).
(page
5 hours
First
of use or
25 hours
of use
O
O
(1)
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces of
13).
the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles.
Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or kill
someone.
Inspect the blades regularly, and do not operate the mower
with worn or damaged blades.
50 hours
100 hours
of use or
of use or
every
every year
6 months
O
O
(2)
O
O
(1)
(1)
O
O
O
O
O
(3)
O
(3)
O
(3)
(3)
page 20
for ordering information.
WARNING
150 hours
of use or
See page
every two
years
5
11
12
6
O
13
13
O
5
14
13
O
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