RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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Walk-Around Inspection
1) Inspect and remove any chip or residue buildup in and
around the engine.
2) Be sure covers and guards are firmly in place. Inspect
for damage.
3) Inspect the tires and rims for damage and inflation.
Maintain inflation indicated on the tire. Replace worn
tires.
4) Inspect for loose or missing fasteners. Tighten or replace.
5) Inspect belts for wear. Replace if frayed or cracked.
Fuel Tank - Fill
With the engine stopped and on level ground, remove the
fuel cap (1) slowly. Carefully fill tank to the bottom of the
maximum fuel level limit of the tank with unleaded gasoline
(octane rating 86 or higher) and replace cap. Do not overfill.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
See “System Fluids Specifications” in this “Maintenance”
section for more information.
Fuel Line - Check
Follow the directions found in the Honda Engine Operation
Manual.
Sediment Cup - Clean
1) Close the throttle (engine fuel valve) to the OFF position.
2) Remove the fuel sediment cup (2) and o-ring.
3) Wash the sediment cup in nonflammable solvent and
dry it thoroughly.
4) Place o-ring in the fuel valve and install the sediment
cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely.
• 5. Open the throttle (engine fuel valve) tot he on position
and check for leakage.
Follow the directions found in the Honda Engine Operation
Manual.
Fuel Tank and Strainer - Clean
Follow the directions found in the Honda Engine Operation
Manual.
Engine Oil Level - Check
The oil level must be checked when the engine is level and
has not been in operation for at least 10 minutes.
Add or remove oil gradually, until proper level is reached.The
engine oil fill neck and dipstick (2) is located on the bottom
of the engine toward the belt side of the machine. See the
Honda Engine Operation Manual for specifications on the
engine oil and engine fuel.
Engine Oil - Change
Follow the directions found in the Honda Engine Operation
Manual.
Maintenance
NOTICE
Lower than recommended oil levels result in
insufficient lubrication and serious engine damage.
Higher than recommended oil levels result in
inefficient engine operation and piston gumming
and subsequent failure.
Additional information is available in the Honda
Engine Operation Manual.
DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW ANY HOT OBJECTS
NEARBY WHEN REFUELING.
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