Technical & Consumer; 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
will need this information when
ordering parts and when
making technical or warranty
inquiries.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Battery Connections for Electric Starter(applicable types)
Use a 12-volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the
positive ( ) battery cable to the battery terminal before
connecting the negative ( ) battery cable, so your tools cannot
cause a short circuit if they touch a grounded part while 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 flames, and smoking materials
away from the battery.
1. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the starter solenoid
terminal as shown.
2. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to an engine mounting
bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the battery positive ( )
terminal as shown.
4. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to the battery negative
( ) terminal as shown.
5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease.
NEGATIVE ( )
BATTERY CABLE
16
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
STARTER
SOLENOID
POSITIVE ( ) BATTERY CABLE

Remote Control Linkage

The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for
optional cable attachment. The following illustrations show
installation examples for a solid wire cable and for a flexible,
braided wire cable. If using a flexible, braided wire cable, add a
return spring as shown.
It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut when
operating the throttle with 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 will be
too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will
increase. A very rich mixture will 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 emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific
modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your engine
at altitudes above 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), have your servicing
dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, when
operated at high altitude with 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