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Maintenance Schedule
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures.
(3) 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.
Blade Inspection
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (
3. Tilt the mower to the right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will
help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor
flooding.
4. Inspect the blades for damage, cracks, and excessive rust or
corrosion.
Item
Action
Before
each use
5 hours
of use or
first month
First
25 hours
of use
50 hours
of use or
every
6 months
100 hours
of use or
every year
150 hours
of use or
every two
years
See page
Rear shield
Check
O
Blades
Inspect
O
Blade mounting bolts
Inspect
O
Engine oil
Check
O
Change
O
O
(2)
O
O
Air filter
Check
O
Clean
O
(1)
O
(1)
O
(1)
Replace
O
Grass bag
Check
O
O
Blade control operation
Check
O
O
Spark plug
Check
O
Replace
O
Spark arrester (optional
part)
Clean
O
Fuel tank/filter
Clean
O
(3)
—
Flywheel brake pad
Check
O
(3)
—
Valve clearance
Check-
adjust
O
(3)
—
Fuel lines
Check
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
(3)
—
BLADE
BOLTS (2)
BLADES
WARNING
A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces of
the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles.
Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or kill
someone.
Inspect the blades regularly, and do not operate the mower
with worn or damaged blades.
