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Maintenance Safety
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this manual.
Safety Precautions
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
Blade control cable
Drive clutch cable
Throttle cable
Idle speed
Valve clearance
Pinion gears
Rear wheel adjuster
bushings
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
(4) See FAQ section at www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com for information.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.
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WARNING
Before
each use
Action
first month
Check
O
O
Inspect
O
Inspect
Check
O
Change
O
Check
Clean
Replace
O
Check
O
Check
Check
Replace
Clean
Clean
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Check-
adjust
Grease
Inspect-
grease
Check
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
5 hours
First
of use or
25 hours
of use
O
O
(1)
O
(4)
O
(4)
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
50 hours
100 hours
of use or
of use or
every
every year
6 months
O
(2)
O
O
(1)
O
(1)
O
O
O
O
(3)
O
(4)
O
(4)
O
(4)
(3)
O
O
(3)
O
(3)
(3)
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for ordering information.
150 hours
of use or
See page
every two
years
5
11
11
6
O
12
12
O
6
8
13
O
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