Honda GXH50 Owner's Manual page 11

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Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
2. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
CARBURETOR EQUIPPED WITH A DRAIN HOSE AND SCREW:
Loosen the carburetor drain screw, then move the fuel valve to
the ON position.
CARBURETOR
CARBURETOR EQUIPPED WITH DRAIN BOLT:
Remove the carburetor drain bolt, then move the fuel valve to
the ON position.
DRAIN BOLT
3. After all the fuel has drained into the container, reinstall the
drain bolt (carburetor equipped with a drain bolt type only).
Tighten the drain bolt or drain screw securely.
DRAIN HOSE
DRAIN SCREW
CARBURETOR
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (see page ).
Engine Cylinder
1. Remove the spark plug (see page
2. Pour a tablespoon 5 10 cm (5 10 cc) of clean engine oil into
the cylinder.
3. Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter grip slowly until resistance is felt and the rib on
the flywheel aligns with the notch on the fan cover. This will
close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
Return the starter grip gently.
ENGLISH
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Align the rib on the flywheel with
the notch on the fan cover.
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