Before Operation; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Check The General Condition Of The Engine - Honda GXH50 Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION
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
seriously injured.
Always perform a preoperation
inspection before each operation,
and correct any problem.
Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level and
the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Check the General Condition of the Engine
Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
Remove any accumulated dirt or debris, especially around the muffler and
recoil starter.
Look for signs of damage.
Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, and
screws are tightened.
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