Proper Engine Maintenance is imperative in ensuring the reliability and longevity of your equipment. In this article we have taken the time to compile a comprehensive list of key service intervals and annual maintenance items to keep your Ground Hog Inc T-4 Trencher, HD99, C-71-5H, 1M5C & ModelONE Auger running!
It is no mistake that Ground Hog Inc. uses Honda® GX series Engines on all of their equipment. The GX series has been a proven workhorse for small equipment for decades and is a staple of reliability & dependability. It is by far the most popular engine option and that is why we select Honda® powered models exclusively. Here are some key recommended regular service items per Honda®'s Engine Manuals.
We have also linked each of these manuals for ease of reference and convenience for more detailed Maintenance Protocols.
- Honda® GX35 - ModelONE One Man Earthdrill Auger
- Oil Capacity: ~2.7oz (Recommended to start here and add till full)
- Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 Recommended
- Oil Change Interval: First Month / 10hrs & Every 6 Months / 50hrs
- Spark Plug Change: Check @ 100hrs & Replace Every 300hrs
- Air Cleaner Change: Every 3 Months / 50hrs
- Honda® GX35 Owners Manual
- Honda® GX160 - T-4 Trencher, C-71-5H Two Man Earthdrill Auger & 1M5C Mechanical Earthdrill Auger
- Oil Capacity: 0.63us qt.
- Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 Recommended
- Oil Change Interval: First Month / 20hrs & Every 6 Months / 100hrs
- Spark Plug Change: Every 6 Months / 100hrs
- Air Cleaner Change: Every 3 Months / 50hrs
- Honda® GX160 Owners Manual
- Honda® GX270 - HD99 Hydraulic Towable Earthdrill Auger
- Oil Capacity: 1.16us qt.
- Oil Type: SAE 10W-40 Recommended
- Oil Change Interval: First Month / 20hrs & Every 6Months / 100hrs
- Spark Plug Change: Every 6 Months / 100hrs
- Air Cleaner Change: Every 3 Months / 50hrs
- Honda® GX270 Owners Manual
This information was taken from the attached Engine Manuals from Engines.Honda.com.