9. MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the mower in good
operating condition. Service and inspect according to the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
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To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, shut the engine off before performing
any maintenance.
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To avoid serious burns, let the engine cool for at least 15 minutes before
performing maintenance.
Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance and repair. Parts
of lower quality may damage the mower.
Maintenance Schedule
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Blade condition and blade Check
bolt tightness 0
Grass
bag and optional Check
attachments 0
Engine oil
Air filter
Spark plug
Spark Arrester
(optional equipment)
Flywheel brake
Flywheel brake cable
Check level 0
Change 0 0
Check 0
Clean
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(1)
Check & clean 0
Clean 0
Check 0
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Adjust 0
Throttle cable Adjust
Valve clearance Adjust
Fuel tank and filter Clean
0 0
0 (2)
0
(2)
Fuel line Check Every 2 years (2)
NOTE: (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer, unless you have
the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
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