8. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance schedule is to keep the tiller in the
best operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table
below.
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; Exposures cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death. If the engine must be run,
make sure the area is well ventilated.
CAUTION:
Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or
repair. Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
damage the tiller.
Maintenance schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever
comes first.
ITEM
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Sediment cup
Spark plug
Transmission oil
Clutch lever function
Tiller outside
Bolts and Nuts tightens
Wiring and cables
Engine Operation
Valve clearance
Combustion chamber
Fuel tank and filter
Clutch cable
Throttle cable
Belt tension
Idle speed
Fuel tube
(1) Service every 10 operation hours or every day when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer.
(3) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) Check that there are no cracks or abnormal wear in the belt, and replace it if necessary.
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After
storage
Check level
Change
Check
Clean
Replace
Clean
Check-adjust
Replace
Check level
Check
Check
Check-tightness
Check
Check
Check-adjust
Clean
Clean
o (2)
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Check-adjust
Check
First
Each
month
use
or
20 hrs.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
After every 500 hrs. (2)
o
o (2) (4)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
Every
Every
Every
3
6
year
months
months
or
or
300 hrs.
50 hrs.
100 hrs.
o
o (1)
o
o
o (2)
o (2)
o
o (2) (4)
o (2)
or
o
o
o