7. MAINTENANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation.
It will also help reduce air pollution.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can
cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and sched-
ules in this owner’s manual.
To help you properly care for your lawn tractor, the following pages include a
maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance
procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or
require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you
operate your lawn tractor under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load
or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions,
consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual,
using parts that are “certified” to EPA standards.
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