Operation Manual

9. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the
engine in good operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the
table below.
m Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the
engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust con-
tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
CAUTION:
Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent. The use of
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the
engine.
Maintenance Schedule
Check level
0
Engine oil
Change
0
0
Reduction gear oil
Check level
0
(applicable
models only)
Change
0
0
Air cleaner
Check
0
Sediment cup
Spark plug
Clean
O(1)
Clean
0
Check clean
0
Spark arrester
(optional part)
Clean
0
Valve clearance
Fuel tank and
strainer
Check-Adjust
Clean
O(2)
O(2)
Fuel line
Check
(Replace if
necessarvl
Every 3 years (2)
NOTE: (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the
proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual.
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