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1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda engi ne. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engi ne and to operate it safely . This manual contains informati on on how to do that; pl ease read it carefully before operating the engi ne. If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your engine , consul ...
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2 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCA TION The engine control area differs base d on the engine type. Refer to the individual diagrams below to determ ine your engine control type when reading the Operation section and other sections in the manual. BEFORE OPERA TION CHECKS IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? For your safety , and to maximize the service life of y ...
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3 2. Move the throttle control (see equipmen t manual) to move the choke/throttle lever to the CHOKE position. 3. Move the flywheel brake control (see equipment manual) to move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position. 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly . NOTICE Do not allow the starter grip to snap bac ...
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4 St arting A Wa rm Engine 1. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position. 2. Pull the starter grip li ghtly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see page 3). Stopping The Engine 1. Release the flywheel brak e lever to stop the engine. 2. T urn the fuel valve to th e OFF position (see page 2). TYPE 4 (AUTOMA TIC CHOKE RETURN/PRESET TH ...
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5 SERVICING YOUR ENGINE THE IMPORT ANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce pollution. T o help you properly care for your engine, the following p ages include a maintenance schedule, routine in spection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand ...
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6 ENGINE OIL Recommended Oil Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SH, SJ, or equivalent. Always check the API service labe l on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SH, SJ, or equivalent. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown in the chart may be use ...
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7 SP ARK PLUG Recommended Sp ark Plug: NGK BPR6ES The recommended spark plug is th e correct heat range for normal engine operating temperatures. NOTICE Incorrect spark plugs ca n cause engine damage. For good performance, the spark pl ug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Disconnect the cap from the spark plug, and remove any dirt fr ...
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8 HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS STORING YOUR ENGINE Storage Prep aration Proper storage preparation is e ssential for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impair ing your engine’ s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again. C ...
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9 Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor , it is important to r educe the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-v entilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater , or clothes dryer . Also avoid any ar ea with a spark-produc ...
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10 Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are be ing blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines ar e collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. T o meet clean ai r standards, some areas of the United S tates and Canada use o xygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and mee ...
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11 Air Index An Air Index Information hang tag/l abel is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the Califo rnia Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer , the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower the Air Inde ...
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12 Emission Control System W arranty Y our new Honda Power Equipmen t engine complies with both the U.S. EP A and State of California emission regulation s. American Honda provides th e same emission warranty coverage for engines so ld in all 50 states. Y our Warranty Rights And Obligations: California The California Air Re sources Board and Americ ...
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13 Distributor/Dealer Locator Information T o find an Authorized Honda Engi ne Distributor/Dealer anywhere in the United S tates: Call (800) 426-7701 or visit our website: www.honda-engines.com Customer Service Information Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any questions you may have . If you enc ...
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