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Maintenance Schedule
(1) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine the proper maintenance intervals.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) If the blade (engine) takes over three seconds to stop completely (with the throttle lever in fast position), the flywheel brake system should
be inspected and repaired.
(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 “Honda Publications” on
for ordering information.
See FAQ section at powerequipment.honda.com for more information.
Failure to follow this Maintenance Schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.
Item (1)
Action
Before each
use
First 20
hours of use
Every 50
hours of use
Every 100
hours of use
Every 200
hours of use
Every 1000
hours of use
See
page
Rear shield
Check
O
Blades
Inspect
O
Blade mounting bolts Check
O
Engine oil
Check
O
Change
O
(2)
O
(2)
Air filter
Check
O
Clean
O
(2)
Replace
O
Grass bag
Check
O
Spark plug
Check
O
Replace
O
Spark arrester
(optional part)
Clean
O
Idle speed
Adjust
O
(4)
—
Flywheel brake pad
Check
O
(3)(4)
O
(3)(4)
—
Blade control cable
Check
O
(3)
Throttle cable
Check
O
(4)
O
(4)
Drive clutch
Check -
adjust cable
O
O
Valve clearance
Check-
adjust
O
(4)
—
Wheel ratchets
Inspect-
grease
O
(4)
—
Fuel system
Clean tank
and filter
O
(4)
—
Check tube
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary (4)
—
Transmission fluid
Check level
O
Change
O
(4)
—
Combustion chamber
cleaning
Clean
After every 2 years
—