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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement,or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performedby any engine repair establishment or
individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’to EPA standards.
SERVICING YOUR SNOWBLOWER
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for your snowblower,the following pages
include a maintenance schedule, routine inspectionp rocedures,and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Otherservice
tasks that are moredifficult, or require special tools, are best handled
by professionals and are normally performedby a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operatingconditions. If
you operate your snowblower under unusual conditions, consult your
servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use. Remember that your servicing dealer knows your
snowblower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
Improper maintenance, or failure to
correct a problembefore operation,
can cause a malfunction in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s manual.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine
Honda parts or their equivalents for repair or replacement.
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