MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every
indicated month or
operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
ITEM
Engine oil
Check level
Change
Air cleaner
Check
Clean
Replace
Spark plug
Check-adjust
Replace
Timing belt
Check
Spark arrester
Clean
(applicable
types)
Idle speed
Check-adjust
Valve clearance
Check-adjust
Combustion
Clean
chamber
Fuel tank &
Clean
filter
Fuel tube
Check
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless
you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer
to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
(3) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.
(4) Check that there is no crack and abnormal wear-out in the belt,
and replace if it is abnormal.
(5) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive
2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your
servicing dealer.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
REFUELING
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded gasoline
U.S.
Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Except U.S.
Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pump octane rating 86 or higher
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91
or higher).
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the
engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or
sparks.
Each
First
Every 3
Every 6
Every
use
month
months
months
year
or
or
or
20 hrs.
50 hrs.
100 hrs.
200 hrs.
o
o
o
o
o (1)
o (1)
o
After every 300 hrs. (2) (4)
o (5)
o (2)
o (2)
After every 300 hrs. (2)
o (2)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
You may use unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol
Refer
must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with
to
or
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content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may
cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage
or performance problems that result from using a fuel with
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percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are
not covered under the Warranty.
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If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis, please refer to the ''Fuel'' section of the ''STORING YOUR
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ENGINE'' chapter (see page 11) for additional information regarding
o
fuel deterioration.
Shop
manual
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Shop
manual
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
Shop
manual
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
Shop
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
manual
away.
Shop
• Refuel only outdoors.
manual
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Shop
manual
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel
is not covered under the Distributor's Limited Warranty.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. With the engine stopped and on a level surface, remove the fuel
filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level
is low.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level mark of the fuel tank.
Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine.
FUEL LEVEL MARK
ENGLISH
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL
FUEL FILLER CAP
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