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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 an authorized Honda
OWNER’S MANUAL
servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on t
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POM53483-D.book Page 2 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? AIR For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it MUFFLER CLEANER is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you MUFFLER DEFLECTOR find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the (optional) engine. WARNING Improperl
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POM53483-D.book Page 3 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM TYPE 1: MANUAL THROTTLE / MANUAL CHOKE Stopping The Engine THROTTLE Starting A Cold Engine LEVER (gray) 1. Move the throttle lever (gray) CHOKE ROD to the SLOW position. 1. Pull the choke rod to the FAST CLOSED position. 2. Allow the engine to idle for a few seconds, then move the throttle lever to the STOP OPEN position. CLOSED STOP 2. Move the throttle lever (gray) THROTTLE TYPE 2: FIXED THROTTLE / IGNITION SWITCH LEVER / LEVE
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POM53483-D.book Page 4 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM ® Stopping The Engine OIL ALERT SYSTEM Move the ignition switch lever The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by (red) to the OFF position. an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine [the throttle lever (ignition switch lever) will remain in a run position]. If the engine stops and
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POM53483-D.book Page 5 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM • Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have 1. Remove the fuel tank the tools and skills required. cap. • To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when 2. Add fuel to the bottom working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not of the fuel level limit in gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away the neck of the fuel from all fuel related parts. tank. Do not
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POM53483-D.book Page 6 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM 4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark 3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if (bottom edge of the oil fill hole) on the dipstick with the damaged, badly fouled, if the 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.70 ~ 0.80 mm) recommended oil (see page 5) Do not overfill. sealing washer is in poor condition, or if the electrode is worn. SEALING NOTICE 4. Measure the electrode gap with a WASHER Running the engine with a low
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POM53483-D.book Page 7 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR STORING YOUR ENGINE WARNING Storage Preparation Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep • Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. rust and corrosion from impa
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POM53483-D.book Page 8 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Removal From Storage TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION CHECKS section of this manual (see page 2). Serial Number Location If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with Record the engine serial fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be number in the space sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline o
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POM53483-D.book Page 9 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Oxygenated Fuels Emission Control System Information Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an Source of Emissions ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of United States and Canada use oxygenated fuel
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POM53483-D.book Page 10 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Air Index Quick Reference Information Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified of 86 or higher (page 5). to an emission durability time period in accordance with the Engine Oil Type SAE 10W-30, API SH or SJ, for general use. requirements of the California Air Resources Board. Refer to page 5. Carburetor Idle Speed 1,400 ± 150 rpm The bar graph i
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POM53483-D.book Page 11 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Distributor’s Limited Warranty Distributor’s Limited Warranties Canada The applicable warranty is the warranty policy in effect in the country HONDA CANADA INC., 715 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario for and on behalf of Honda where the warranty service is provided. Motor Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, gives the following written warranty on each new General Purpose Engine manufactured by Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Japan, distributed in Canada by
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POM53483-D.book Page 12 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Emission Control System Warranty Exclusions: FAILURES OTHER THAN THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES Canada and State of California emission regulations. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. NOT EXTEND TO EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS WHICH ARE provides the emission warranty coverage
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POM53483-D.book Page 13 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Distributor/Dealer Locator Information Canada: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a Call (800) 426-7701 problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please or visit our website: www.honda-engines.com discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or
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POM53483-D.book Page 1 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM INTRODUCTION Nous vous félicitons d'avoir acheté un moteur Honda. Ce manuel a été conçu pour vous aider à tirer le maximum de votre moteur tout en l'utilisant de façon sécuritaire. Il contient tous les renseignements nécessaires et vous être prié de le lire attentivement avant d'utiliser le moteur. En cas de problème, veuillez communiquer avec un concessionnaire Honda agrée. Toute l'information contenue dans ce manuel était exacte
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POM53483-D.book Page 2 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM EMPLACEMENT DES COMMANDES ET DES AVANT L'UTILISATION DU MOTEUR COMPOSANTS VOTRE MOTEUR EST-IL PRÊT? Afin d'assurer votre sécurité et la durée utile de votre moteur, il est SILENCIEUX FILTRE À AIR important de l'inspecter avant chaque utilisation. Avant d'employer votre moteur, assurez-vous de corriger immédiatement les anomalies DÉFLECTEUR DE décelées ou communiquez avec votre concessionnaire pour faire SILENCIEUX effectuer les
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POM53483-D.book Page 3 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM 2. Déplacez le LEVIER DES TYPE 2 : ACCÉLÉRATEUR FIXE / LEVIER DE COMMANDE GAZ [4] (gris) de la position D'ALLUMAGE / ÉTRANGLEUR MANUEL [4] LENTE [6] d'environ 1/3 de la Démarrage d'un moteur à distance en direction de la [1] froid position RAPIDE [5]. 1. Tirez sur la TIGE [5] Certains moteurs sont D'ÉTRANGLEUR [1] et équipés d'un levier des gaz à placez-la en commande à distance plutôt position FERMÉE [2]. que d'un levier des
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POM53483-D.book Page 4 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM ® TYPE 3 : ACCÉLÉRATEUR FIXE / INTERRUPTEUR SYSTÈME OIL ALERT D'ARRÊT DU MOTEUR / ÉTRANGLEUR MANUEL Le système Oil Alert a été conçu pour prévenir les dommages de Démarrage d’un moteur à froid moteur causés par une quantité insuffisante d'huile dans le carter. Avant que le niveau d'huile dans le carter ne chute sous la limite 1. Tirez sur la TIGE [1] sécuritaire, le système Oil Alert arrête automatiquement le moteur (le D'ÉTRANGLE
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POM53483-D.book Page 5 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ FAIRE LE PLEIN • S'assurer que le moteur est à l'arrêt avant de procéder à un Utilisez de l'essence sans plomb ayant un indice d'octane de 86 ou plus. Ce moteur est certifié pour fonctionner à l'essence sans plomb. entretien ou à une réparation afin de réduire les risques de L'essence sans plomb permet de diminuer l'accumulation de dépôts dommages ou de blessures. dans le moteur et sur les bougies, et prolonge
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POM53483-D.book Page 6 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:42 PM Vérification du niveau d'huile FILTRE À AIR 1. Vérifiez le niveau d'huile lorsque le moteur est arrêté et en vous Un filtre à air colmaté entraîne une réduction du débit d'air vers le assurant qu'il repose sur une surface plane. carburateur, réduisant ainsi le rendement du moteur. Inspectez le FILTRE [6] à chaque utilisation du moteur. Si le moteur est utilisé dans 2. Retirez le BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE ET LA JAUGE [1], puis un envir
