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Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of GXI 20 and GXI 60 eng~ines and is based on GXI 60 engine. The QXE type is equipped for both electric and manual starting; other types are equipped for manual starting onl$. All information in this publication is based on the latest product infor- mation available at the time of printing. Horjda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
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CONTENTS 1 . ENGINE SAFETY ................................................................. 3 2 . COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................. 4 3 . BATTERY CONNECTIONS (for electric starter) ......................... 5 4 . REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE ................................................ 6 5 . PRE-OPERATION CHECK ...................................................... 7 1 . ENGINE OIL ...................................................................
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I. ENGINE SAFETY eonda engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if oper- ated according to instructions. Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating the engine. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury or equipment damage. To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equip- ment during operation. Do not place flammable objec
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION MUFFLER THROTTLE LEVER OIL ALERT LAMP ENGINE SWITCH (QXE type) SPARK PLUG AIR CLEANER CIRCUIT BREAKER (QXE type) CHOKE LEVER RECOIL STARTER OIL ALERT LAMP FUEL VALVE I STARTER GRIP FUEL FILLER CAP ENGINE SWITCH QXS type , ELECTRIC STARTER (QXE type) SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE OIL DRAIN FILLER CAP Record the engine model, type and serial number information for your reference. Refer to this information when ordering p
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3. BATTERY CONNECTIONS (for electric starter) Use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 AH. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the starter solenoid terminal, as shown. Connect the battery negative (-1 cable to an engine mounting bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection. Check the battery cable connections to be sure the cables are secured and free of corrosion. Remove any corrosion and coat the terminals a
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4. REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE (for throttle and choke cables) The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for optional cable attachment. The following illustrations show installation examples for a solid wire cable and for a braided wire cable. If using a braided wire cable, add a return spring as shown. It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut when operating the throttle with a remote cable. [Remote throttle] THROTTLE LEVE
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK I. ENGINE OIL I NOTICE 1 Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent oils and vegetable oils are not recommended. Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. i Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent high-detergent, premium I quality motor oil certified to meet or 2OW-40.2OW-56 I 1 I exceed U.S. automobile manufac- turer's requirements for Service Cla'ssi
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2. REDUCTION GEAR OIL (Only on equipped model) 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. 2. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck but do not screw it in. 3. If the level is low, fill to the upper level mark with the same oil recom- mended for the engine (see engine oil recommendations on page 7). Oil capacity: 500 cc (1 7 US 02, 14 ImD 02) DIPSTICK/FILLER CAP p=-y UPPER LEVEL DRAIN BOLT
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3. AIR CLEANER Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the: carburetor and into the engine. 'I Check the air cleaner elements to be ..' sur~e they are clean and in good con- diti~on. Clean or replace the elements if necessary (p.22). ELEMENTS 1. Check the air cleaner element to be sure they are clean and in good condition. CYCLON
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1. Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condi- tion. Clean or replace the element if necessary (page 24). 2. Check oil level and condition. OIL LEVEL . 10
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4. FUEL Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number ( ‘2 ) of 86 or higher, or that has a research oc- tanle number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components. NeGer use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its oc- tane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of "gasohol": one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoli
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6. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. FUEL VALVE 2. Move the choke lever to the CLOSE position. NOTE: The choke may not be needed if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high. CHOKE LEVER 13
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~~ ~ 3. Move the throttle lever slightly to the left. THROTTLE LEVER 4. Start the engine. 0 With recoil starter: Turn the engine switch to the ON position. ENGINE SWITCH (Type with electric starter and oil alert system) 14
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Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. STARTER GRIP 0 With electric starter: Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds or starter motor damage may occur. If the engine falls to start, release
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7. OPERATION 1. As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN position. CHOKE LEVER 2. Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. THROTTLE LEVER 16
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0il.Alert System The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by 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 automatical- ly shut down the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON position). If the Oil Alert system shuts down the engine, the Oil Alert lamp will flash when you operate the starter, and the engine wi
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8. STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure: 1. Move the throttle lever fully to the right. THROTTLE LEVER 2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. (Type with electric starter and oil alert system) 18
