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Page 1: ... engine indoors The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation Keep the engine at least 3 feet 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during operation Keep flammable materials away and do not place anything on the engine while it is running INTRODUCTION 1 Safety Messages 1 Damage Prevention Messages 1 Safety Information 1 COMPONENT CONTROL LOCATION 2 Throttle Cable Connection 2 L...

Page 2: ...he battery negative terminal as shown AIR FILTER RECOIL STARTER GRIP OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK STARTER SOLENOID FUEL TANK CAP OIL FILTER SPARK PLUG CAP THROTTLE CONTROL MUFFLER COOLING AIR FILTER LPG MODELS THROTTLE CABLE 5 mm SCREW CABLE HOLDER THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE ARM PULL CHOKE ROD THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE FAST CHOKE ADJUSTING SCREW CHOKE LPG CONNECTIONS This engine is certified to comply with U S EP...

Page 3: ...Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter 4 Electric Start Models Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts When the engine starts allow the engine switch to return to the ON position NOTICE Do not use the starter for more than 5 seconds or starter motor damage may occur If the engine fails to start release the switch and wait 10 seconds before ...

Page 4: ...ss instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your engine be...

Page 5: ...ick and fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark Do not overfill 5 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick Oil Change Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely 1 Place a suitable container next to the oil drain bolt 2 Wipe the oil filter area clean then remove the oil filler cap dipstick 3 Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow t...

Page 6: ...ee page 6 2 Remove the air filter from the air cleaner base Remove the foam filter from the paper filter 3 Paper filter Tap the paper filter several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi 207kPa through the paper filter from the inside out Never try to brush off dirt brushing will force dirt into the fibers Replace the paper filter if it is excess...

Page 7: ...mpairing your engine s function and appearance and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again Cleaning If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system If the gasoline in your engine deteri...

Page 8: ...p the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position see page 4 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS TECHNICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Location Record the engine model identifier engine serial number and engine type in the space below You will need this information when ordering parts and when making t...

Page 9: ... nitrogen and hydrocarbons The U S and California Clean Air Acts EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering Tampering w...

Page 10: ...dealer Wiring Diagram Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period Moderate 50 hours 0 65 cc 125 hours greater than 65 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 65 cc 250 hours greater than 65 cc Extended 300 hours 0 65 cc 500 hours greater than 65 cc Dimensions GXV340K2 DN type GXV390K1 DN type Length x Width x Height 17 0 x 15 0 x 16 0 in 433 x 382 x 406 mm Dry weight 32 3 lb 71 2 kg 33 3 lb 73 ...

Page 11: ...me states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state International Warranty See pages 13 and 14 Emission Control System ...

Page 12: ...ON OR MODIFIED PARTS UNSUITABLE ATTACHMENTS OR THE UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OF ANY PART THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER REPLACEMENT OF EXPENDABLE MAINTENANCE ITEMS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES AFTER THE ITEM S FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT AS LISTED IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THE PRODUCT OWNER S MANUAL SUCH AS SPARK PLUGS AND FILTERS Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Lim...

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