Warranty
9.
MAINTENANCE
The purpose
of
the maintenance and adjustment schedule
is
to keep the
engine
in
good operating condition. Inspect or service
as
scheduled
in
the
table below.
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the
engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
Use only genuine
HONDA
parts or their equivalent. The use of
replacement parts which are not
of
equivalent quality may damage the
engine.
Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
ITEM Performed at every indicated Each
month or operating hour interval, use
whichever comes first.
Check level
0
Change
Engine oil
Reduction gear oil Check level
0
(applicable models only) Change
Air cleaner
Check
Clean
Clean
Clean
I
Fuel tank and
strainer
Clean
0 0
0
O(1)
0
0
0
I
I
Every
2
years
(2)
Every
year
300
Hrs.
or
~
0
O(2)
O(2)
I
Check
Fuel line (Replace
if
necessary)
NOTE:
(1)
Service more frequently when used
in
dusty areas.
(2)
These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the
proper tools and
is
mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual.
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