honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

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SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
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 mower, the following pages include 
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple 
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks 
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by 
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or 
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If 
you operate your mower under severe conditions, such as sustained 
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or 
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations 
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair 
establishment or individual, using parts that are “certified” to 
EPA standards.
 WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a 
problem before 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.