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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
OWNER’S MANUAL
carefully before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or
if you have any questions about your engine, consult an
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
authorized Honda servicing dealer.
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
All information in this publication
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10/09/09 19:46:57 32Z8R800_002 SAFETY INFORMATION (STANDARD TYPES) WARNING LABEL For EU Except EU Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment. attached to supplied Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and product with product pets away from the area of operation. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not run t
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10/09/09 19:47:08 32Z8R800_003 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS LOW PROFILE TYPES AIR CLEANER STANDARD TYPES FUEL TANK FUEL FILLER CAP MUFFLER ECM AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER ECM (applicable types) STARTER GRIP (applicable types) CHOKE LEVER ELECTRIC STARTER (applicable types) RECOIL STARTER (applicable types) CHOKE LEVER OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK STARTER GRIP ELECTRIC STARTER (applicable types) (applicable types) FUSE (applicable types) OIL FILLER OIL DRAIN PLUG CAP/DIPSTICK CONTROL BOX (Indicator ty
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10/09/09 19:47:21 32Z8R800_004 FEATURES AUTO CHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM OIL ALERT SYSTEM The ECM of this engine controls the choke valve and throttle valve ‘‘Oil Alert is a registered trademark in the United States’’ automatically. The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before When starting and warming up the engine, you do not need to the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil operate th
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10/09/09 19:47:44 32Z8R800_005 BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the regulations, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE is very important to take a few moments before you operate the OPERATION CHECKS on this page. engine to check its condition. Be sure to t
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10/09/09 19:47:57 32Z8R800_006 WITH RECOIL STARTER: STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position. 1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. FUEL VALVE LEVER ON O OF FF F 2. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. ENGINE SWITCH 2. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position. FUEL VALVE LEVER ENGINE SWITCH O OF FF F 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gen
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10/09/09 19:48:20 32Z8R800_007 SERVICING YOUR ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Each First Every 3 Every 6 Every Refer Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble- Perform at every indicated Use Month Months Months Year to month or operating hour or or or or Page free operation. It will also help reduce pollution. interval, whichever comes 20 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs 300 Hrs first. ITEM Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a
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10/09/09 19:48:37 32Z8R800_008 REFUELING (LOW PROFILE TYPES) 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the maximum fuel level limit of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the Follow the equipment manufacturers recommendation for engine. refueling. FUEL FILLER CAP REFUELING (STANDARD TYPES) Recommended Fuel CHAIN Unleaded gasoline U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher Except U.S. Research octane rating 91 or higher Pump octane rating 86 or higher This engine is certified to ope
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10/09/09 19:48:54 32Z8R800_009 ENGINE OIL Oil Change Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Recommended Oil 1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil, Use 4-stroke motor oil that then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer. meets or exceeds the requirements for API service 2. Allow the used oil to drain
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10/09/09 19:49:14 32Z8R800_010 AIR CLEANER 6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing that leads to the carburetor. engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean or replace the air filter more often than specified in the 7. Place the foam filter element over the paper element, and MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. reins
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10/09/09 19:49:33 32Z8R800_011 4. Clean the foam filter element if it is to be reused. 3. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position. Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. Or 4. Remove the fuel sediment cup, O-ring and filter. clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all 5. Wash the sediment cup in non-flammable solvent, and dry it excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is tho
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10/09/09 19:49:55 32Z8R800_012 SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTER (STANDARD TYPES) Recommended Spark Plugs: BPR6ES (NGK) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive W20EPR-U (DENSO) 2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for normal engine operating temperatures. The spark arrester must be serviced every 6 months or 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. An incorrect spark plug can cause en
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10/09/09 19:50:17 32Z8R800_013 Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS 1. Use a brush to remove carbon STORING YOUR ENGINE deposits from the spark arrester screen. Be careful not to damage Storage Preparation the screen. Replace the spark Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine arrester if it has breaks or holes. trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and 2. Inst
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10/09/09 19:50:37 32Z8R800_014 Engine Oil 4. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel. 1. Change the engine oil (see page 9 ). 5. Remove the carburetor drain bolt and gasket. Remove the 2. Remove the spark plug (see page 12 ). sediment cup and O-ring, then move the fuel valve lever to the ON position. 3. Pour a teaspoon 5 10 cm (5 10 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. FUEL VALVE LEVER 4. Pull the starter grip several times to dist
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10/09/09 19:50:58 32Z8R800_015 Removal from Storage ENGINE WILL Possible Cause Correction Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION NOT START CHECKS section of this manual (see page 5 ). 1. Electric starting: Battery Recharge battery. Check battery discharged. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with and fuse. Fuse burnt out. Replace fuse. (p. 13). fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure it contains only fresh gasoline
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10/09/09 19:51:13 32Z8R800_016 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Battery Connections for Electric Starter (applicable types) Serial Number Location STANDARD TYPES Recommended Battery Record the engine serial iGX240/iGX270/iGX340/iGX390 12 V 24 Ah number, engine type, and date of purchase in the spaces below. Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will You will need this information short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the when ordering parts and when positiv
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10/09/09 19:51:28 32Z8R800_017 Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation Emission Control System Information At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be Source of Emissions too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides cause hard starting. Operation at an altitud
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10/09/09 19:51:52 32Z8R800_018 Replacement Parts Specifications (standard types) The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed, built, and certified to conform with EPA, California iGX240/iGX270 (PTO shaft type S with fuel tank) (models certified for sale in California), and Canadian emission Length Width 355 462 422 mm regulations. We recommend the use of Honda Genuine parts Height (14.018.216.6in) whenever you have maintenance done. These original-design Dry mass [weight] 30.
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10/09/09 19:52:21 32Z8R800_019 Specifications (low profile types) Tuneup Specifications (iGX240/iGX270/iGX340/iGX390) ITEM SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE iGX270 Spark plug gap 0.7 0.8 mm Refer to page: 12 Length Width 386 468 303 mm (0.028 0.031 in) Height (15.2 18.4 11.9 in) Valve clearance IN: 0.15 0.02 mm See your Dry mass [weight] 26.2 kg (57.8 lbs) (cold) EX: 0.20 0.02 mm authorized Engine type 4-stroke, overhead valve, Honda dealer single cylinder Other No other adjustments needed. Displace
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10/09/09 19:52:50 32Z8R800_020 CONSUMER INFORMATION Canada: Honda Canada, Inc. Warranty and Distributor/Dealer Locator Information Please visit www.honda.ca for address information United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Visit our website: www.honda-engines.com Telephone: (888) 9HONDA9 Toll free (888) 946-6329 Canada: Facsimile: (877) 939-0909 Toll free Call (888) 9HONDA9 or visit our website: www.honda.ca Australia: Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. For Europ
