Honda GXV140, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...1 Maintenance Safety 12 Safety Precautions 12 Maintenance Schedule 13 Refueling 14 Fuel Recommendations 14 Engine Oil 15 Air Cleaner 17 Spark Plug 19 Spark Arrester 22 Idle Sped Adjustment 20 HELPFULTiPS SUGGESTIONS D 24 Storing Your Engine 24 Draing The Fuel Tank And Carburetor 25 Adding A Gasoline Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Sisraye Fife 25 Transporting 27 TAKING CAREOF UNEXPECTEDPROBLEMS 28 TECHN...

Page 3: ...rs Each safety messageis precededby a safety alert symbol and one of three words DANGER VSARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean You CAN be KILLEDor SERIOUSLYHURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don tfollow instructions DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means followinstructions Your engine...

Page 4: ...ble until the throttle lever just contacts the choke lever Install the cable holder securing the throttle cable and tighten it securely f l CABLE HOLDER TTLE LEVER Move the throttle control to the choke position and verify that the engine choke rod moves the carburetor choke arm fully closed If necessary adjust screw B so it just contacts the choke travel stop Start the engine and move the throttl...

Page 5: ...llowing items before you start the engine 1 2 3 4 5 Fuel level see page14 Oil level see page15 Air cleaner seepage 17 Generalinspection Check forfluid leaks and loose or damaged parts Check the equipment powered by this engine Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any precautions and procedures that should be followedbefore engine startup OPERATION SAFE OPE...

Page 6: ... throttle to the fast or high position as soonas the engine warms up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke v STARTER GRIP 7 FLYWHEEL BRAKE MODELS Continue toholdthe flywheel brake lever located on equipment The engine will stop if you release the flywheel brake lever 9 SETTING ENGINESPEED Position the throttle controlfor the desired enginespeed For best engine performance itis recommende...

Page 7: ...chedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your engine under severe conditions such as sustained high loador high temperature operation or use in unusually wetor dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicableto your individual needs and use Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission controldevices and systems may be performed by any engine r...

Page 8: ...ne is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Unleaded gasoline producesfewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life i Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Refuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately p i E q Fuel can damage paint and some typeso fplastic Be ...

Page 9: ... oil to the upper limit mark Do not overfill 5 Reinstall theoil filler cap dipstick L 7 OIL FILLER CAPt DIPSTICK n 15 Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm Warm oil CAP drains quickly and completely 1 Turn thefuel valve to the OFF position to reduce DRAIN the possibilityof fuel leakage see page 10 2 Placea suitable container next to the engine tocatch the used oil 3 Remove the drain bolt an...

Page 10: ...er and foam filter element as described in the INSPECTION procedure see page 17 2 Remove the paper element from the air cleaner base 3 Paper element Tap the element several timeson ahardsurface to remove excess dirt or blowcompressed air not exceeding 207 kPa 30 psi through the filter from the wire screen side Never try to brush off dirt brushing will force dirt into the fibers Replace the paper e...

Page 11: ...eeded correct the gap by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Installthe sparkplugcarefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug is seated tighten with the proper size spark plug wrench to compress the washer plug seats to compress the washer the spark plug seats to compress the washer engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 When inst...

Page 12: ...s new 4 Move the flywheel brake lever to release the flywheel brake and verify that there is clearancebetweenthe governor arm and the tltrsttle return rodwhen the throttleis in the fast or high position Also verify that there is at least 2 mm clearance between the stopperandthe GOVE brake cable bracket 21 SPARK ARRESTER optional equipment Insome areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a U...

Page 13: ...touch up any damaged paint and coat otherareas that may rust witha light filmof oil p 7 E j Using a garden hoseor pressure washing equipment can force water info the air eieanerormuffler opening Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter and water thatpasses through the air filter 01 muffler can enter thecyhder causing damage Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage Deteriorate...

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Page 15: ...ainer of gasoline for refueling be sure it contains only fresh gasoline Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time causing hard starting If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation the engine will smoke briefly at startup This is normal TRANSPORTING Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Turnthe fuel valveto the OFF position see page ...

Page 16: ...y specifications Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels To meet clean air standards some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions If you use oxygenated fuel be sure it is unleadedand meets the minimum octane rating requirements Before...

Page 17: ...ters Problems That May Affect Emissions if you are aware of any of the following symptoms have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer Hard starting or stalling after starting Rough idle Misfiringor backfiring under load Afterburning backfiring 0 Black exhaust smoke or highfuel consumption Replacement Parts The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed built a...

Page 18: ...0 395 x 335 x 325 395 x 335 x 340 395 x 335 x 325 Dry weight Ib iikd 25 1 11 3 25 1 11 3 25 6Ib 11 5 kg 25 6 Ib 11 5 kg I Enaine tvoe I stroke overhead valve sinale cvlinder I I Bore x Stroke I Displacement 12 7 x1 8 in 68 x 45 mrnN 8 2cumin 135cm3 Max output 5 0bhp at 3 600 rpm Max torque 7 6ft lb 1 05 k g h at 2 500 rprn Fuel 0 514 Ib hph 313 s kWh consumption Coolingsystem Forced air Lubricatio...

Page 19: ...arden equipment supplies etc you receive take the following steps First contactthe owner of the dealershipor distributor If you areunable to obtainwarranty service or are dissatisfiedwith thewarranty service involved normally this should resolve the problem However if you should require further assistance write or call the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Go In...

Page 20: ...nda powerequipmentengines manufactured after January 1 1995 and sold in the State and sold in all of the UnitedStates are covered by this warrantyfor a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser This warranty is transferable to each subsequentpurchaserfor the duration of the warranty period Warranty repairswill be made without charge for diagnosis parts or labor...

Page 21: ...ociated with these listedsystems I I Covered up to the first required replacement only See the Maintenance Schedule on page13 39 Customer Service Information Honda engine dealership personnel are trained professionals They shordd be able to answer any question you may have If you encounter a problemthat your dealer does notsolve toyour satisfaction please discuss it with the dealership s managemen...