SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable
failures.
(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.
See "Honda PUBLICATIONS" on page 77 for ordering information.
(3) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
This generator is equipped with a catalytic converter. If the engine is not properly maintained, the catalyst in
the muffler may lose effectiveness.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
ITEM
Each
use
First
month
or
20 Hrs.
Every
3
months
or
50 Hrs.
Every
6
months
or
100 Hrs.
Every
year
or
300 Hrs.
Page
Engine oil Check level o 34
Change (first time
from purchase)
o55
Change o 55
Air cleaner (element) Check o 35
Clean o (1) 56
Replace o 35
Spark plug Check-adjust o 57
Replace o 57
Spark arrester Clean o 59
Timing belt Check After every 250 hrs. (2) —
Valve clearance Check-adjust o (2) —
Combustion chamber Clean After every 500 hrs. (2) —
Fuel tank Clean Every 2 years or 1,000 hrs. (2) —
Fuel pump filter Replace Every 2 years or 1,000 hrs. (2) —
Fuel tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —
Canister Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —
Purge tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —
Charge tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —
Air tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —
Drain tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2) —