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BXT Series
7. Service and Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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WARNING!
Shut down the machine and allow it to cool
before performing any service, maintenance, or
inspection procedure. Engine components and
oil may be hot enough to cause injury.
Make sure the machine is in a Safe Condition to
work on. Review Maintenance Safety beforehand.
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7.1 Maintenance Safety
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Always place the machine in a safe service position before
performing any service work, maintenance procedures, or
storage preparation. The
Safe Condition
is as follows:
SAFE CONDITION
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Shut off engine. Remove ignition key.
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Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
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Disconnect battery ground (-) cable.
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Block or chock wheels.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate
the engine or the towing vehicle in a closed building. The
exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
• Always use personal protection devices such as eye,
hand and hearing protection when performing any
service or maintenance work. Use heavy gloves when
handling sharp components.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic
maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement
parts must be used to restore your equipment to
original specifications. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily
accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check
that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
• When completing service, make sure all safety shields
and devices are installed before placing unit in service.
7.2 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 motor oil is recommended for
general use.
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual
for maintenance and service information.
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research
octane rating of 91 or higher).
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Honda GX390 – 1-1/2 US gal (6.5 L)
Honda GX690 – 4 US gal (25 L)
Kohler CH980 – 4 US gal (25 L)
4. Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
