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Maintenance Schedule
Item
Engine oil
Spark plug
Auger clutch lever
freeplay
Chute guide lever cable
(A, AS type only)
Auger paddles
Scraper blade
Engine speed
Valve clearance
Chute tension bolts
(AM type only)
Fuel tank & carburetor
Fuel tank & fuel filter
Fuel lines
(1) These parts may require more frequent inspection and replacement under heavy use.
(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.
Oil Change
Change the oil after the initial 5 hours of use. Thereafter, change the
oil every 6 months or 50 hours of use. Change the oil more frequently
when used under heavy load. See "Engine Oil Recommendations" on
the following page for recommended oil properties.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place the snow thrower on a level surface.
2. Place a suitable container below the drain bolt to catch the used
oil, and then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and the drain plug.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Reinstall the drain plug using a new drain plug washer.
4. After draining, take the oil to your local recycling center or service
station. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or pour
it down a drain.
Before
Every
each
year -
Action
use
Before
operation
Check
O
Change
O
Check
O
Replace
O
Check-
Adjust
Check-
O
adjust
Check
O
O
O
Check-
Adjust
Check-
Adjust
Adjust
Grease
Drain
Clean
Check
Every
After
year -
initial 5
Before
hours
storage
(1)
O
O
O
O
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
5. With the engine in a
level position, fill
with the
recommended oil.
Do not overfill. Allow
a couple of minutes
for the oil to settle in
the engine, and
then measure the oil
level
(page
NOTICE
Using nondetergent
oil can shorten the
engine's service life,
and using 2-stroke
oil can damage the
engine.
6. Screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick
securely.
Every 50
Every 100
hours
hours
of use
of use
O
O
(2)
O
O
(2)
(2)
page 20
for ordering information.
5).
Every 150
hours of
See
use
page
5
11
12
O
12
12
13
13
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—
15
15
(2)
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DRAIN PLUG
& WASHER
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