Technical & Consumer Information; Serial Number Location; Battery Connections For Electric Starter; Remote Control Linkage - Honda GX120 Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Location

Record the engine serial
number, type and purchase
date in the space below. You
w ill need this inform ation w hen
ordering parts and when
making technical or w arranty
inquiries.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Battery Connections for Electric Starter(applicable types)
Use a 12-volt battery w ith an am pere-hour rating of at least 18 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this w ill
short circuit the battery charging system . Alw ays connect the
positive ( ) battery cable to the battery term inal before ＋
connecting the negative ( ) battery cable, so your tools cannot −
cause a short circuit if they touch a grounded part w hile tightening
the positive ( ) battery cable end. ＋
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct
procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flam es, and sm oking m aterials
aw ay from the battery.
1. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the starter solenoid
term inal as show n.
2. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to an engine m ounting
bolt, fram e bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the battery positive ( )
term inal as show n.
4. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to the battery negative
( ) term inal as show n.
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5. Coat the term inals and cable ends w ith grease.
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NEGATIVE ( )
BATTERY CABLE
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SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
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＋
−
＋
−
STARTER
SOLENOID
＋
POSITIVE ( ) BATTERY CABLE

Remote Control Linkage

The throttle and choke control levers are provided w ith holes for
optional cable attachm ent. The follow ing illustrations show
installation exam ples for a solid w ire cable and for a flexible,
braided w ire cable. If using a flexible, braided w ire cable, add a
return spring as show n.
It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut w hen
operating the throttle w ith a remote-mounted control.
ELECTRIC
REMOTE THROTTLE LINKAGE
STARTER
(applicable
types)
THROTTLE LEVER
FRICTION NUT
Flexible wire core
mounting
Solid wire core
mounting
REMOTE CHOKE LINKAGE
＋

Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation

At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture w ill be
too rich. Perform ance w ill decrease, and fuel consumption w ill
increase. A very rich m ixture w ill also foul the spark plug and
cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that
at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time,
may increase em issions.
High altitude performance can be im proved by specific
modifications to the carburetor. If you alw ays operate your engine
at altitudes above 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), have your servicing
dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, w hen
operated at high altitude w ith the carburetor modifications for
high altitude use, will meet each emission standard throughout its
useful life.
ENGLISH
4 mm SCREW
WIRE HOLDER
WIRE
THROTTLE
5 mm
LEVER
CIRCLIP
WIRE HOLDER
CHOKE LEVER
RETURN
SPRING
OPTIONAL