9. MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessry to keep the tractor in
good operating condition. Service and inspect according to the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
l To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, shut off the engine before perfor-
ming any maintenance. If you run the engine in an area that is confined,
or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe will contain a dangerous
amount of exhaust gas. If the engine must be run for any reason, be sure
the area is well-ventilated.
l To avoid serious burns, allow the engine to cool before performing
maintenance.
l Shut the engine off and set the parking brake before performing any
maintenance.
l To prevent accidental start-up, remove the engine switch key.
l The tractor should be serviced by an authorized Honda compact tractor
dealer unless the owner has proper tools and service data and is
mechanically qualified.
[I us e only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for
maintenance or repair. Replacement parts which are not of equivalent
quality may damage your tractor.
PARKING BRAKE LOCK
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ENGINE SWITCH KEY