Stopping The Engine; Servicing Your Engine; The Importance Of Maintenance; Maintenance Safety - Honda GVX340 Owner's Manual

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Recoil Start Models
Move the throttle control to the
SLOW position.
2. Move the throttle control to the
stop position.
Electric Start Models
Move the throttle control to the
slow position, then turn the
engine switch to the OFF or
STOP position.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position if you do not
intend to restart the engine
soon.
LPG Models:
Turn the fuel valve OFF at
the source.

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
 WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this
owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your engine under severe conditions, such as sustained
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair
establishment or individual, using parts that are "certified" to
EPA standards.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
 WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
owner's manual.
SLOW
OFF
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from all fuel related parts.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new genuine Honda
parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

REGULAR SERVICE
PERIOD (3)
ITEM
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
Engine oil Check
Replace
Engine oil Check level
(LPG models)
Change
Engine oil filter Replace
Air filter Check
Clean
Replace
Cooling air filter Clean
(LPG models)
Spark plug Check-
adjust
Replace
Spark arrester (optional part) Clean
Idle speed Check-
adjust
Fuel tank and filter Clean
Fuel line Check
Valve clearance Check-
adjust
Fuel hose (LPG models) Check
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service
procedures.
(4) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.
4
Each First Every 3 Every 6 Every
Use Month Months Months Year
or or or or
20 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs 300
Hrs
O
O O
O
O O
O
O
O (1)
O
O (1)
O
O
O
O(3)
O(2)
Every 2 years
(Replace if necessary)
O(2)
O
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