Maintenance
The purpose of maintenance is to keep your Honda in the best possible operating condition.
But remember that your Honda Authorised Dealer knows your Honda best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda genuine parts or other equivalent for repair and replacement.
The times listed below are based on average operating conditions. Some items will need more frequent service if used in dusty conditions. Consult your Honda Authorised Dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
Important safety precautions:
- Make sure the engine is off before your begin any maintenance or repairs
- To avoid the equipment starting accidentally pull off the spark plug cap before carrying out any maintenance
- Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine
- Let the engine exhaust system cool before touching
- Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so as detailed in the Owners Manual
- Make sure you have the tools and skills required before you begin
- Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from fuel related parts.
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BLOWERS
Before each use
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the air cleaner
- Check throttle cable
- Check the throttle lever
- Check the throttle lever
First month or 10 hours
- Change the engine oil
Every 3 months or 25 hours
- Clean the air cleaner element
Every 6 months or 50 hours
- Change the engine oil
- Check the engine cooling fins
Every 1 year or 100 hours
- Check the spark plug
- Clean the fuel tank
- Check the fuel filter
Every 2 years or 300 hours
- Replace the spark plug
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BRUSHCUTTERS
Before each use
- Check the condition of the cutting attachment and guard
- Clean around the transmission head
- Clean around the transmission head
- Check the operation of the stop button
- Check the idle/clutch
- Check the air filter element
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the nuts and bolts (Retighten if necessary)
Every 3 months or 25 hours
- Grease the transmission head
- Clean the air filter
- Clean the air filter housing
- Clean the area around the carburettor
- Check the cables and connections
Every 6 months or 50 hours
- Clean the engine cooling fins
- Clean the area around the spark plug
- Change the engine oil
Every 1 year or 100 hours
- Check and clean the spark plug
- Clean the fuel tank
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HEDGETRIMMERS
Before each use
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the air cleaner
- Check throttle cable
- Check the throttle lever
- Check the cutter blade
- Check the cutter guard
- Check the nuts, bolts, and fasteners (Retighten if necessary)
First month or 10 hours
- Change the engine oil
Every 3 months or 25 hours
- Clean the air cleaner element
Every 6 months or 50 hours
- Change the engine oil
- Check the engine cooling fins
Every 1 year or 100 hours
- Check the spark plug
- Clean the fuel tank
- Check the fuel filter
Every 2 years or 300 hours
- Replace the spark plug
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LAWNMOWERS
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before any operation under the cutter housing or the discharge tunnel.
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before any operation under the cutter housing or the discharge tunnel.
- When tightening or loosening the blade screws, use a wooden block to prevent the blade from rotating.
- Always make sure the correct balance of the blade when sharpening.
- Regular maintenance is an essential aid to user's safety and retaining a high level of performance.
Before each use
- Inspect the blades for sharpness and damage
- Check the blade bolt torque is secure
- Check the rear shield if the lawnmower has one
- Check the grass bag system for wear or deterioration.
- Check the oil level
- Check the air cleaner
First month or 20 hours
- Change the oil
- Adjust the blade control cable
- Adjust the drive clutch cable
- Adjust the throttle cable
Every 3 months or 50 hours
- Clean the air cleaner element
- Change the engine oil
Every 6 months or 100 hours
- Inspect and adjust the spark plug
- Adjust the blade control cable
- Adjust the drive clutch cable
- Adjust the throttle cable
- Charge the battery
Every year or 200 hours
- Replace the spark plug
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RIDE-ON MOWERS
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before any operation under the cutter housing or the discharge tunnel.
- Wear thick gloves when removing or installing the blade, or when cleaning the cutter housing.
- When tightening or loosening the blade screws, use a wooden block to prevent the blade from rotating.
- Always make sure the correct balance of the blade when sharpening.
- Regular maintenance is an essential aid to user's safety and retaining a high level of performance.
Before each use
- Check the oil level
- Check the air filter
- Check the tightness and sharpness of blades
- Check and adjust of brake
- Check and adjust of drive
- Check the engagement and brake of blade
First month or 20 hours
- Change the engine oil
- Replace the oil filter
Every 3 months or 50 hours
- Check the transmission belt
- Check the blade drive belt
- Check the belt connecting blades
- Check all fastenings for tight fitting
- General lubrication
- Check the battery level
- Clean the air filter
Every 6 months or 100 hours
- Engine oil change
- Replace the oil filter
- Charge the battery
- Check and clean the spark plug
Every year or 200 hours
- Replace the air filter
- Replace the fuel filter
- Replace the spark plug
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TILLERS
Before each use
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the transmission oil
- Check the air cleaner
First month or 20 hours
- Change the engine oil
- Check the belt tension
- Check the throttle cable
Every 3 months or 50 hours
- Clean the air cleaner element
Every 6 months or 100 hours
- Change the engine oil
- Check the sediment cup
- Check the spark plug
- Check the belt tension
- Check the throttle cable
Every 1 year or 300 hours
- Replace the air filter
- Replace the spark plug
