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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(1)
For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance
intervals.
(2)
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3)
Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient
temperatures.
(4)
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 your equipment manual or Honda engine shop manual.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.
REFUELING
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol with a research
octane rating of 91 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside
a building where petrol fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting
and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and
plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance
problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or
methanol greater than shown above are not overed by warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter (page 10) for
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is
not covered under your
Distributor’s Limited Warranty
.
Never use stale or contaminated petrol or oil/petrol mixture. Avoid
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Adding Fuel
1. Remove the fuel tank
cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of
the fuel level limit in the
neck of the fuel tank. Do
not overfill. Wipe up
spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
3. After refueling, tighten the
fuel tank cap.
a. Non-tethered type:
Tighten the cap securely.
b. Tethered type:
Tighten the cap until it
clicks.
4. Move at least 3 meters
away from the fueling
source and site before
starting the engine.
ENGINE OIL
Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or
exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SJ or later.
Always check the API service label
on the oil container to be sure it
includes the letters SJ or later.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in
your area is within the indicated range.
Oil Level Check
1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown, but
do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil
to the upper limit mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Item (1)
Action
Before
Each
Use
First
Month
or
5 Hrs.
Every Season
Every
100
Hrs.
Every
150
Hrs.
Page
or
25 Hrs.
or
50 Hrs.
Engine oil
Check
O
8
Change
O
O (3)
9
Air cleaner
Check
O
O
9
Clean
O (2)
Replace
O
(200
Hrs.)
Spark plug
Check-Adjust
O
9
Replace
O
(200
Hrs.)
Blade brake
clutch
Check
O
*
Flywheel
brake pad
Check
O
10
Spark
arrester
Clean
O
10
Idle
speed
Adjust
O (4)
Shop
manual
Fuel tank
and filter
Check
O (4)
Shop
manual
Valve
clearance
Check-Adjust
O (4)
Shop
manual
Fuel line
Check
Every 2 years (4)
Shop
manual
Combustion
chamber
Clean
After every 250 hours (4)
Shop
manual
B
WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL
FUEL TANK
CAP
TETHER
-20
20 30 40°C
-10
0
10
40
60
100°F
80
0
20
30
5W-30 • 10W-30
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
(ELECTRIC
START
TYPES)
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