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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform at every indicated month/year or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
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. In Europe and other countries where machinery directive
2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your
servicing dealer.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures or reduction in performance and emissions
noncompliance.
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).
Refill amount: 0.35 ~ 0.40 L
Do not overfill. Measure the
oil level as shown below.
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.
Regular Service
Period
Item
Page
Before each use
Check: Grass catcher
Check: Cutting means
Check: Operation of the
cutting-means control
Check: Engine oil level
Check: Air filter
Check: Rear shield
Check: Cutting-means bolts
page 5
page 6
page 7
page 8
page 16
First month
or 5 hours
Change: Engine oil
1
Adjust: Select Drive cable
First 25 hours
Clean: Air filter
1
Adjust: Select Drive cable
Every 6 months
or 50 hours
Change: Engine oil
1
Clean: Air filter
1
Adjust: Select Drive cable
Every year
or 100 hours
6 month items above plus:
Check-adjust: Spark plug
Clean: Spark arrester
3
(if equipped)
Check: Operation of the
cutting-means control
Grease: Pinion gears
2
Adjust: Throttle cable
2
Adjust: Valve clearance
2
Adjust: Idle speed
2
Clean: Fuel tank
2
Every 2 years
or 150 hours
1 year items above plus:
Change: Engine oil
1
Replace: Air filter
Inspect-grease: Rear wheel adjuster
bushing
2
Every 2 years
Check: Fuel lines replace if
necessary
2
[1]
[2]
[3]