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Maintenance Schedule
(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
for ordering information.
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 blower 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.
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 (
).
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.
Item
Action
Before
each
use
Every
year -
Before
operation
Every
year -
Before
storage
After
initial 5
hours
Every 50
hours
of use
Every 100
hours
of use
Every 150
hours of
use
See
page
Engine oil
Check
O
Change
O
(1)
O
O
Spark plug
Check
O O
O
Replace
O
Auger clutch lever
freeplay
Check
Adjust
O
Chute guide lever cable
(A, AS type only)
Check
Adjust
O
Auger paddles
Check
O
Scraper blade
Check
Adjust
O
O
O
Engine speed
Check
Adjust
O
(2)
—
Valve clearance
Adjust
O
(2)
—
Chute tension bolts
(AM type only)
Grease
O
Fuel tank & carburetor
Drain
O
Fuel tank & fuel filter
Clean
O
(2)
—
Fuel lines
Check
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
(2)
—
DRAIN PLUG &
WASHER
