Servicing Your Engine - Honda GXV50 Owner's Manual

STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch
on the equipment to the OFF position. Under normal conditions,
use the following procedure.
1. Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position.
The throttle lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with the equipment for remote control
information.
2. Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
4. Close the fuel tank vent by turning the fuel cap vent knob
clockwise.
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THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF
FUEL CAP VENT KNOB

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
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.
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.
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.
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