Honda G100K2 Applications Manual page 55

OIL / LUBRICATION
OIL CONSUMPTION
A small quantity of the engine oil comes into the combustion chamber through the piston rings or the closed
crankcase ventilation system and is burned.
The engine oil consumption is expressed in cm³/h.
An oil consumption of 5cm³/h indicates that 5 cubic centimeters of oil are consumed during 1 hour of operation.
In a new engine, oil consumption is generally higher and the oil becomes contaminated sooner due to the effects
of running-in.
The first 20 hours of operation are generally considered as the running-in period.
Special attention should be paid to oil maintenance during this period.
INCLINATION
The oil level should be kept between the upper and lower
marks.
If oil level is above the specified upper level, oil temperature
may rise excessively or excessive crankcase breather oil
discharge may occur.
If the oil level is below the specified level, engine damage
may occur or the engine will be shut down by the oil alert
system.
The engine must be mounted and operated horizontally.
Maximum permissible inclination is 20° in any direction.
Operation at steeper angles can cause the following troubles:
fuel overflow from the fuel tank cap
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fuel overflow from the carburetor
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- obstructed fuel supply to the carburetor
increased oil consumption
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- engine seizure because of inadequate lubrication
incorrect operation of oil alert system
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- incorrect operation of breather system
The maximum permissible operating angle of
20° in any direction assures correct operation
and lubrication of the engine even if the oil level
drops to the lower oil level.
Recommended oil level
Steeper operating angles are permitted , if
Level at which oil
checked by an application test and approved
alert is activated
by Honda.
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Horizontal shaft engine
Upper
(Up to the filler lip)
Lower
(L) 20 cm / (H) 7.3 cm