maintenance
Use Table 5 as a general maintenance guideline when servicing your engine. For more detail engine maintenance information, refer to the engine owner's manual supplied with your engine.
Table 5. Engine Maintenance Schedule
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OPERATION | BEFORE | MONTH OR | MONTHS | MONTHS | YEAR OR | 2 YEARS OR | ||
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| 10 HRS. | OR 25 HRS. | OR 50 HRS. | 100 HRS. | 200 HRS. | ||
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Engine Oil | CHECK | X |
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CHANGE |
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Air Cleaner | CHECK | X | X |
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CHANGE |
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All Nuts & Bolts | RETIGHTEN IF | X |
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NECESSARY |
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Spark Plug | CHANGE |
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REPLACE |
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Cooling Fins | CHECK |
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Spark Arrester | CLEAN |
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Fuel Tank | CLEAN |
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Fuel Filter | CHECK |
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Idle Speed |
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Valve Clearance |
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Fuel lines | CHECK |
| Every 2 years, replace if necessary (2) |
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(1)Service more frequently when used in DUSTY areas.
(2)These items should be serviced by your service dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the HONDA Shop Manual for service procedures.
(3)For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
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