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8. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the
generator in the best operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
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.
•
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. Let the engine cool before maintenance.
• Use Honda Genuine parts or their equivalent. Use of replacement
parts may damage the generator or cause personal injury.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (1)
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
Each
use
First
month
or 20
Hrs.
Every 3
months
or 50
Hrs.
Every 6
months
or 100
Hrs.
Every
year
or 300
Hrs.
ITEM
Engine oil
Check Level
O
Change
O
O
Air cleaner
Check
O
Clean
O (2)
Sediment cup
Clean
O
Spark plug
Check-adjust
O
Replace
O
Spark arrester
Clean
O
Valve clearance
Check-adjust
O (3)
Combustion chamber
Clean
After every 500 Hrs. (3)
Fuel tank and filter
Clean
O (3)
Fuel tube
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
NOTE: (1) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper
tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to Honda shop manual for service procedures.
