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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
servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Americ
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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? FUEL FILLER CAP For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it STARTER GRIP SPARK is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine FUEL PLUG TANK to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the engine. WARNING Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to correct a pr
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STARTING THE ENGINE SERVICING YOUR ENGINE FUEL VALVE 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE position. Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce pollution. ON OFF WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem 2. FOR STARTING A COLD before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you ENGINE: Move the throttle IDLE can be seriously hurt or killed. FAST CHOKE control to the choke positio
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REFUELING Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. This REGULAR SERVICE Before First Every 3 Every 6 Every Every engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline PERIOD (4) Each Month Months Months Year Two produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust Use or or or or Years ITEM 5 Hrs 25 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 or 250 Page system life. Perform at every indicated month or Hrs Hrs operating hour interval,
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ENGINE OIL Oil Change Recommended Oil Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SH, SJ, or equivalent. Always check the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SH, SJ, or equivalent. OIL FILLER CAP/ DIPSTICK OIL FILLER CAP/ UPPER DIPSTICK LIMIT LOWER o LIMIT 100 F SEALING WASHER DRAIN BOLT SAE 10W-30 is recomme
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AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor Recommended spark plugs: BPR5ES (NGK) engine performance. Inspect the elements each time the engine is W16EPR-U (DENSO) operated. You will need to clean the elements more frequently if you The recommended spark plugs are the correct heat range for normal operate the engine in very dusty areas. engine operating temperatures. NOTICE NOTICE Operating the engine without an air cleaner or with a d
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FLYWHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION (A types only) SPARK ARRESTER (optional equipment) 1. Check to see if the inspection In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a USDA screw is contacting the brake (United States Department of Agriculture)-qualified spark arrester. bracket. Check local laws and regulations. A USDA-qualified spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. 2. If the inspection screw is contacting the brake bracket, The spark arrester must be serv
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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 impairing your engine’s function and • Refuel only outdoors. a
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TRANSPORTING Carburetor Modification For High Altitude Operation Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 3). Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Operation at an altitude that differs
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Emission Control System Information Air Index Source of Emissions An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of requirements of the California Air Resources Board. nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they The bar graph is intended to provide you, our custo
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Emission Control System Warranty CONSUMER INFORMATION Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of California emission regulations. American Honda provides the same emission warranty Honda Publications coverage for engines sold in all 50 states. These publications will give you additional information for maintaining Your Warranty Rights And Obligations: and repairing you engine.You may order them from an authorized California Honda engine servicing d
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Exclusions: Distributor/Dealer Locator Information FAILURES OTHER THAN THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR To find an Authorized Honda Engine Distributor/Dealer anywhere in WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES the United States: NOT EXTEND TO EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS WHICH ARE AFFECTED OR DAMAGED BY OWNER ABUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER Call (800) 426-7701 MAINTENANCE, MISUSE, MISFUELING, IMPROPER STORAGE, ACCIDENT AND/OR COLLISION, THE INCORPORATION
