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ENGINES Owner’s Manual GXV610 GXV620 GXV67O
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the engine and should remain with the engine if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Illu
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Congratulations on your selection of a Honda engine. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest engines on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. As ou read this manual, you will find information preceded by a symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid dam
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INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this engine safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the haz
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ENGINE SAFETY ........................................................................................ 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................. 5 CONTROLS & FEATURES ......................................................................... 7 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ............................................. 7 CONTROLS ........................................................................................... 10 Choke Lever ................
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CONTENTS HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS .......................................................... 37 STORING YOUR ENGINE .................................................................... 37 Storage Preparation ......................................................................... 37 Storage Precautions ......................................................................... 40 Removal From Storage .................................................................... 41 TRANSPORTI
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Most accidents with engines can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the engine. Some of the most common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Owner Responsibilities Honda engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating the engine. Failure to
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ENGINE SAFETY Carbon Monoxide Hazard Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust gas. Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area. Other Equipment Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any additional safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, or operation, or protective apparel that may be needed to operate the equip
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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ( GXV61 O/GXV620 ) FAN COVER PROTECTOR TYPE PROTECTOR TYPE I GRID EQUIPPED TYPE (STANDARD TYPE) I STARTER GRIP (QWA type only) OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AIR SPARK PLUG 7 FUEL FILTER RECOIL STARTER SCREEN
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CONTROLS & FEATURES ELECTRIC S SPARK PLUG \ MUFFLER 8
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CONTROLS & FEATURES ( GXV670 ) OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AIR / OIL COOLER I FUEL FILTER SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG 9
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CONTROLS & FEATURES CONTROLS Choke Lever The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine. The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. Some engine applications use a engine-mounted choke control rather than the remote-mounted choke lever shown here. Refer to the instructions provided
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Throttle Lever The throttle lever controls engine speed. Moving the throttle lever in the directions shown makes the engine run faster or slower. Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information. THROTTLE LEVER . SLOW Recoil Starter Grip (QWA type) Pulling the star
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CONTROLS & FEATURES FEATURES Fuel-cut Solenoid The engine is equipped with a fuel-cut solenoid that allows fuel to flow to the carburetor main jet when the engine switch is in the ON or START position and stops the flow of fuel to the main jet when the engine switch is in the OFF position. The engine must be connected to the battery to energize the fuel-cut solenoid, allowing the engine to run. If the battery is disconnected, fuel flow
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IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it 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 find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the engine. Improperly maintaining this engine, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in which you could be serious
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BEFORE OPERATION Check the Engine Check the engine oil level (see page 24). Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. Check the air filter (see page 29). A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. Check the fuel level. Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling. Check the Equipment Powered by This Engine Review the instructions prov
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SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 5 and the chapter titled BEFORE OPERA TION. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. 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 obse
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OPERATION 2. To start a cold engine, pull the choke lever to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position. Some engine applications use an engine-mounted choke control rather than the remote-mounted choke lever shown here. Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information. . CHOKE LEVER . CLOSED 3. Move the throttle lever away from the SLOW posi
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OPERATION 4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. 5. Operate the starter. RECOIL STARTER (applicable engine types): Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. STARTER GRIP ELECTRIC STARTER (all engine types): Turn the key to the START position, and hold it there until the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release the key, and wait at least 10 seconds be
