MAINTENANCE This chapter explains when and how to perform routine inspection,
service, and adjustments for do-it-yourself maintenance. More difficult
maintenance tasks should be done by a servicing Honda lawn tractor
dealer. This dealer is best equipped and staffed to provide the level of
service and safety you and your lawn tractor deserve.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE ........................................ 55
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................................................................ 56
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 56
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................................... 58
Source of Emissions .................................................................... 58
The California Clean Air Act ........................................................ 58
Tampering and Altering ............................................................... 58
Problems That May Affect Emissions .......................................... 58
PROPER MAINTENANCE IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.. 59
Replacement Parts ...................................................................... 59
Maintenance.. .............................................................................. 59
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................................... 60
MAINTENANCE ACCESS POINTS ................................................. 61
Seat ............................................................................................. 62
Engine Hood ................................................................................ 63
ENGINE ........................................................................................... 64
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................... 64
Engine Oil .................................................................................... 66
Spark Plug ................................................................................... 68
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 70
Idle Speed Adjustment ................................................................ 70
Fuel Filter Inspection and Replacement.. ..................................... 71
Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation.. ................... 72
Fuel Recommendations ............................................................... 73
ELECTRICAL .................................................................................. 74
Battery Service ............................................................................ 74
Fuse Replacement ...................................................................... 76
BRAKE ............................................................................................ 77
Brake Pedal Freeplay Inspection ................................................. 77
Brake Pedal Freeplay Adjustment (gear transmission model) ..... 78
Brake Wear Inspection (gear transmission model) ...................... 78
MOWER DECK ............................................................................... 79
Adjusting the Anti-scalp Rollers.. ................................................. 79
Removing the Mower Deck.. ........................................................ 80
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