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Maintenance schedule
NOTE:
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and
are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
(3) Log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) These consumption parts should be replaced even a short period if it is necessary.
Each
use
First
month
or
10 hrs.
Every 3
months
or
25 hrs.
Every 6
months
or
50 hrs.
Every
year
or
100 hrs.
Every
2 years
or
300 hrs.
Refer
to
page
Engine oil
Check level
o
20
Change
o
o
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Air cleaner
Check
o
25
Clean (Put oil)
o (1)
50
Spark plug
Check-adjust
o
54, 55
Replace
o
Throttle cable
Check
o
26, 56
Shoulder harness
Check
o
29
Cutting attachment
Check
o
30
(Replace if necessary)
Grass deflector
Check
o
31
Engine cooling fins Check
o
58
Nuts, bolts, fasteners Check
o
35
(Retighten if necessary)
Fuel tank
Clean
o
59
Fuel filter
Check
o
59
Clutch shoe and drum Check
o (2) (4)
–
Housing rubber
Check
Every year or every 100 hrs.
(Replace if necessary.) (2)
–
Wear out of gear case Check
o (2)
–
Gear case
Check-clean
o
32
Grease
Every year or 30 hrs.
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Idle speed
Check-adjust
o (2)
–
Valve clearance
Check-adjust
o (2)
–
Combustion chamber Clean
Every 2 years or every 300 hrs. (2)
–
Fuel tubes
Check
Every year or every 100 hrs.
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(Replace if necessary.) (2)
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated
month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes first.
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