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4. If the choke rod was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
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O O P P E E N N
O O P P E E N N
CHOKE ROD

STOPPING THE ENGINE

C o n r t l o e l v r e w i h t e n g n i e s o t p u f n t c o i : n
Move the control lever to the STOP position.
CONTROL LEVER
S S T T O O
S S T T O O P P
Control lever with only engine stop function:
Move the control lever to the OFF position.
CONTROL LEVER
O O F F F F
O O F F F F

SETTING ENGINE SPEED

Control lever with engine stop function:
Position the control lever for the desired engine speed.
For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
CONTROL LEVER
F F A A S S
S S L L O O

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-
free operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
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
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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 Honda servicing
dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs
and use.
Use only Honda Genuine parts or their equivalent. The use of
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
damage the engine.

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.
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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance
or repairs. To prevent accidental startup, disconnect the spark
plug cap. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
− Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
T T 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.
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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 non-flammable 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 Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (4) Each First Every 3 Every 6 Every
Perform at every use month months months year
ITEM indicated month or or or or or
operating hours interval, 5 hrs. 25 hrs. 50 hrs. 100 hrs.
whichever comes first.
Engine oil Check level
Change (2)
Air cleaner Check
Clean (1)
Replace
Timing belt Check After every 250 hrs. (3) (5)
Spark plug Check-adjust
Replace
Spark arrester Clean
( applicable types )
Idle speed Check-adjust (3)
Valve clearance Check-adjust (3)
Combustion Clean After every 250 hrs. (3)
chamber
Fuel tank and Clean (3)
filter
Fuel tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
(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
dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and is
mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual.
(4): For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine
proper maintenance intervals.
(5): Check that there is no crack and abnormal wear-out in the belt,
and replace if it is abnormal.
Every 2
years
or
250 hrs.
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