Maintenance - Honda HP400 Owner's Manual

9. MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the power carrier
in good operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
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m Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If
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the engine must be run, make sure the area Is well ventilated. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and lead to death.
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Use only genuine HONDA parts or their equivalent for maintenance
or repair. Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
damage the power carrier.
Pre-operation checks
Pre-operation inspection and maintenance work should be conducted to
assure proper operation and maximum service life. Do not neglect this work.
Cleaning of parts . . . . . . ..Checkthatdirtanddebris havenotcollectedonthe
muffler, carburetor, control parts and tracks.
Tightening of parts . . . . . . Check for looseness and play.
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for low oil level or leakage.
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for dirt.
Gasoline
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for insufficient or contaminated fuel.
Drive clutch lever . . . . . . . . Check its operation.
Steering clutch levers . Check their operation.
Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for slack or damage.
If anv other oroblem or malfunction is detected, contact your authorized
Honda power carrier dealer.
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