Honda AP619A, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... The engine exhaust from this roduct contains chemicals known to t Re State of Cahfornla to cause cancer blrth defects or other reproductwe harm I I K2 31260623 00x31 ZGO 6230 0 Honda Motor Co LTd 2000 I 1200 2000 11 1 PRINTED IN JAPAN ...

Page 3: ...ng any obligation No part of this publication maybe reproduced without written permission This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and should remain with the engine if resold SAFETY MESSAGES Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine Please read these messages carefully A safety message a...

Page 4: ...on ofall controls and learn how to stop the engine quicklyin case of emergency Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment run the engine without adequate ventilation and never run the engine indoors 0 The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation Keep the engine at least 1meter 3 feet away from buildings and other equipment during operation Keep f...

Page 5: ...COMPONENT CONTROL LOCATION AIR CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE FUEL FILLER CAP SPARK PLUG MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN PLUG 4 ...

Page 6: ...h you can be seriously hurt or killed Always performa preoperation inspection before each operation and correct any problem Before beginning your preoperation checks be sure the engine is level and the engine switch is the OFF position Always check the following items before you start the engine 1 Fuel level see page 13 2 Oil level see page 14 3 Air cleaner see page 16 4 General inspection Check f...

Page 7: ...oxide gas is toxic unconsciousness and even killyou Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine startup shutdown or operation STARTING THE ENGINE FUEL VALV 1 Turn the fuel valveto the ON position ON 2 Turn the engine switchto the ON position 6 ...

Page 8: ...ARM ENGINE Do not use the choke when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly I NOTICE I THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP Do not allow the starter grip to snap backagainst the engine Return it gently to prevent damage tothe starter 7 ...

Page 9: ... the choke CHOKE LEVER OPEN SETTING ENGINESPEED Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed Some engine applications use are remotely mounted throttle control rather than the engine mounted throttle lever mown here For engine speed recommendations refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine THROTTLE LEVER 8 ...

Page 10: ...itions use the following procedure 1 Move the throttle lever up fully Some engine applications use remotely mounted throttle control rather than the engine mounted throttle lever snown here THROTTLE LEVER 2 Turn the engine switchto the OFF position 3 Turn the fuel valveto the OFF position GlNE SWITCH FUEL VALVE y 9 ...

Page 11: ...er service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handledby profession als and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your engine under severe conditions such as sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions consul...

Page 12: ...ineexhaust Be sure thereis adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Burns from hot parts Injury from moving parts Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the To reduce the possibility offire or explosion be careful when tools and skills required working around g...

Page 13: ...ion chamber Clean Valve Clearance Adjust Fuel tank 8filter Clean Fuel line Every month months 20hrs 50 hrs loo hrs hrs Every 1year year or I I O 2 years Replaceif necessary 2 14 15 16 17 19 20 0 Emission related items 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the propertools and are mechanically proficient Refer to ...

Page 14: ...s and flame away Handle fuelonly outdoors 0 Wipe up spills immediately p i i 5 K j Fuelcan damagepaint andsome typesofplastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fueltank Damagecausedby spilled fuel is not coveredundertheDistributor sLimitedWarranty F U E TANK CAP Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oillgasoline mixture Avoid gettingdirt or waterin the fuel tank Adding fuel 1 Re...

Page 15: ... temperature in your area is within the indicated range Oil Level Check 1 Check the oil level with the engine stopped and level 2 Remove the oilfiller cap dipstick and wipeit clean 3 Insert the oilfiller cap dipstick into the oilfiller neck as shown but do not screwit in then removeit to check the oil level 4 If the level is low fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil 5 Rei...

Page 16: ... and tighten it securely With the enginein a level position fill with the recom mended oil Do not overfill Measure theoil level as shown on page 14 DRAIN BOLT Engine oil capacity 0 45 J 0 48 US qt Please dispose of used motor oil and the oil containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take usedoil in a sealed containerto your localservice station for reclamation D...

Page 17: ...move the wingnut then remove the air cleaner cover Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from falling into the air cleaner base 2 Remove the foamfilter element from the air cleaner base 3 Inspect thefilter element Replacea damaged filter Clean or replace a dirty filter ELEMENT CLEANING 1 Clean the airfilter with warm soapy water rinse and allow to dry thoroughly Or cleanin nonflammable solvent and...

Page 18: ...and remove any dirt from the spark plug area 2 Use the proper size spark plug wrenchto remove the spark plug 3 Inspect the spark plug Replace it if damaged badly fouled if the sealing SPARK PLUG CAP washer is in poor condition or if the electrode is worn If the spark plug is 0 6 0 7 rnrn to be reused clean it with a wire 0 024 0 028 in brush 4 Measure the electrode gap with a suitable gauge The co...

Page 19: ... new sparkplug tighten 1 2turn afterthe spark plug seats to compressthe washer When reinstalling the original spark plug tighten 118 114 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer I NOTICE I A loosespark plug can become veryhot and can damage the engine Overtighteningthe spark plug can damage the threadsin the cylinder head 9 Attach the spark plug capto the spark plug ...

Page 20: ...onflammablesolvent 3 Place the O ring inthe fuel valve and installthe sediment cup 4 Move the fuel valveto the ON position and checkfor leaks and dry them thoroughly Tighten the sediment cupsecurely Replace the O ring it there is any leakage FUEL VALVE O RING SEDIMENT CUP SPARK ARRESTER optionalequipment In some areas it is illegalto operate an engine withouta USDA United States Departmentof Agric...

Page 21: ...e muffler cover 2 Remove thetwo tapping screws from the muffler deflector and remove the muffler deflector arrester plate and spark arrester SPARK ARRESTER ARRESTER MUFFLER DEFLECTOR MUFFLER COVER 0 SCREWS 6 rnrn NCTS Spark Arrester Cleaning 8 Inspection 1 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen Be careful not to damage the screen Replace the spark arresterif it has br...

Page 22: ...filter and water thatpassesthrough theair filter or muffler canenterthe cylinder causing damage Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting andit leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced Th...

Page 23: ...in the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline 1 Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions 2 After adding a gasoline stabilizer run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor 3 Stop the engi...

Page 24: ...ly Drain the carburetor by looseningthe drain screw Drain the gasoline into a suitable container FUEL VALVE SEDIMENTCUP DRAIN SCREW Engine oil 1 Change the engine oil see page 15 2 Remove the spark plug see page 17 3 Pour a tablespoon 5 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder 4 Pull the recoil starter several times to distribute the oil 5 Reinstall the spark plug f OIL SPARK PLUG HOLE 23 ...

Page 25: ...st system cool cover the engine to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine promoting rust and corrosion Removal From Storage Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS section of this manual see page 5 If the fuel was drained during storage prep...

Page 26: ...mproperly gap and 8 4 Take the Honda engine to Replace or repair faulty Fuelfilter clogged carburetor a Honda engine dealer or malfunction compression refer to shop manual components as necessary malfunc ignition problem LOSS OF POWER CORRECTION POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Check air filter Clean or replace air filters Air filters clogged P 16 2 Check fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor Bad fuel engine stored...

Page 27: ...TION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Location Record the engine serial number in the space below You will needthis information when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Engine serial number GJAE 26 ...

Page 28: ...form this carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 meter 1 000 foot increasein altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower willbe greater than this if no carburetor modification is made I NOTICE I When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Oper...

Page 29: ...to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol methyl tertiary butyl ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing upto 15 MTBE by volume methyl or wood alcohol 5 by volume You may use gasoline containingup to 5 methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system Gasoline containing more than...

Page 30: ... and California Clean Air Acts EPA and California regulations require all manufacturersto furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission contro systems The following instructions and procedures must befollowed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering Tampering withor altering the emission control s...

Page 31: ... to the same standards as the original parts so you canbe confident of their performance Theuse of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performance The manufacturer or rebuilder of the part must c...

Page 32: ... 0 003 0 006 in 0 08 0 16 mm Other specifications No other adjustmentsneeded Quick Reference Information Fuel Unleaded gasoline witha pump oclane T YPe rating of 66 or higher page 13 Capacity Refer to page 16 BPMR 4A NGK Type Spark plug gap Refer to page 14 1 4 e 1 47 US qt Engine Oil SAE IOW 30 API SJ for general use Type Capacity 0 45 e 0 48 US qt Gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 24 0 28in 31 ...

Page 33: ...does not solve to your satisfaction please discuss it with the dealership s management The Service Manager or General Manager can help Almost all problems are solved in this way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write American Honda MotorCo Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations O...