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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine.We want to help you to get the
best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This manual
contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully before
operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have any
questions about your engine, consult your servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and
should remain with the engine if resold.
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage
and your responsibilities of ownership.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,
shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.
CONTENTS
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and
one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what
you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the
word NOTICE.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your
engine, other property, or the environment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the
engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator receives
adequate instruction before operating the equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets
away from the area of operation.
• Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Do not run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the
engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation.
Keep the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and do
not place anything on the engine while it is running.
To protect the environment, do not dispose of this product,
battery, etc. carelessly by leaving them in the waste.
Observe the local laws and regulations or consult an
authorized dealer of your equipment (e.g. lawnmower) for
disposal.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
See page A-1.
This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury.
Read it carefully.
If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
servicing dealer for replacement.
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS
See page A-1.
SAFETY MESSAGES.................................... 1
SAFETY INFORMATION............................ 1
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS................ 2
OPERATION.................................................. 2
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.... 2
STARTING THE ENGINE....................... 2
STOPPING THE ENGINE ...................... 3
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE ....................... 4
THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE...................................... 4
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................... 4
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............... 4
REFUELING.............................................. 4
ENGINE OIL ............................................. 5
AIR CLEANER .......................................... 5
SPARK PLUG ........................................... 6
SPARK ARRESTER.................................. 6
BATTERY CHARGE ................................ 6
HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS ............ 7
STORING YOUR ENGINE ..................... 7
TRANSPORTING..................................... 8
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS.................................................... 8
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................... 8
CONSUMER INFORMATION .................11
Warranty and Distributor/
Dealer Locator Information ............11
Customer Service Information ......11
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
This word means:
Your engine or other property can be damaged if you
don’t follow instructions.
Disposal
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