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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
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.
3. The HMEA type requires the battery to be charged for 20 ~ 24
hours before and after winter storage.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Change
Drain the oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
1. Put the throttle lever in the STOP position and turn the fuel valve
OFF. This will reduce the possibility of fuel leakage (page 5).
2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick.
3. Place a suitable container
next to the mower to catch
the used oil, and then tilt
the mower on its right side.
The used oil will drain
through the filler neck.
Allow the oil to drain
completely.
Please dispose of used
motor oil and the
containers in a manner
that is compatible with the
environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your
local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not
throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground or pour it down a drain.
4. Fill with the recommended oil
(page 6). Do not overfill.
Measure the oil level as shown.
5. After changing the engine oil
and before starting the engine,
check the oil level with the
mower on a level surface:
a. Remove the filler
cap/dipstick [1].
b. Wipe the dipstick clean.
c. Insert and remove the
dipstick without screwing
it into the filler neck.
Check the oil level shown
on the dipstick.
d. If the oil level is below
the low level mark [3],
add oil to reach the high
limit mark [2] on the
dipstick. Do not overfill. If
the engine is overfilled,
the excess oil may get
transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air
cleaner filter.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
e. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
Air Cleaner Service
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the
air filter more often than specified in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(page 15).
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged filter, will
allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered by the warranty.
Interval
Item
Before each use
Inspect the blades (page 6)
Check the blade bolt torque (page 18)
Check the rear shield (page 8)
Check the grass bag (page 18)
Check the engine oil level (page 6)
Check the air cleaner (page 7)
First month or
20 hours
Change the engine oil (page 15)
Check the blade control mechanism
2
Adjust the blade control cable (page 17)
Adjust the drive clutch cable (page 17)
Adjust the throttle cable
2
Every 3 months or
50 hours
Clean the air cleaner element
1
(page 15)
Every 6 months or
100 hours
Change the engine oil (page 15)
Inspect-adjust the spark plug (page 16)
Clean-check the spark arrester (page 18)
Check the blade control mechanism
2
Adjust the blade control cable (page 17)
Adjust the drive clutch cable (page 17)
Adjust the throttle cable (page 17)
Grease the pinion gears
1,2
Every year
Replace the spark plug (page 16)
Adjust the idle speed
2
Adjust the valve clearance
2
Clean the fuel tank and filter
2
Every 2 years
Check the fuel line and replace if necessary
2
Charge the battery (HMEA type)
3
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[2]
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