Honda GXV390 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine! We want to help you to get
the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This
manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully
before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have any
questions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda servicing
dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and
should remain with the engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,
shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage
and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate
document that should have been given to you by your dealer.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what
you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the
word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your engine, other property, or the environment can be
damaged if you do not follow instructions.
This entire book is filled with important safety information – please read
it carefully.
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2021 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. –All Rights Reserved
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The engine exhaust from this product
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California to cause cancer, birth defects or
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................1
SAFETY MESSAGES .............................1
and
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ..............2
COMPONENT & CONTROL
LOCATIONS ............................................3
FEATURES ...............................................3
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS ..........4
OPERATION............................................4
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS ..................................4
STARTING THE ENGINE..................5
STOPPING THE ENGINE .................6
SETTING ENGINE SPEED ...............6
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE .................7
THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE.................................7
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........7
REFUELING ........................................8
ENGINE OIL........................................8
Recommended Oil.....................8
Oil Level Check............................9
Oil Change ....................................9
AIR CLEANER.................................. 10
Inspection .................................. 10
Cleaning ..................................... 10
SPARK PLUG ................................... 10
SPARK ARRESTER.......................... 11
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HELPFUL TIPS &
SUGGESTIONS ............................... 11
STORING YOUR ENGINE ............. 11
TRANSPORTING ............................ 13
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS ......................................... 13
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other reproductive harm.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER
INFORMATION....................................14
Serial Number Location.........14
Battery Connections for
Electric Starter...........................14
Remote Control Linkage .........14
Carburetor Modifications for
High Altitude Operation........15
EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM INFORMATION ..............15
Source of Emissions ................15
The U.S. and California
Clean Air Acts, and
Environment and Climate
Change Canada (ECCC)..........15
Tampering and Altering ........15
Problems That May
Affect Emissions .......................15
Replacement Parts ..................15
Maintenance..............................15
Air Index ......................................15
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY .....................................16
Warranty Coverage..................16
Specifications.................................16
Tuneup Specifications ................16
Quick Reference
Information.....................................17
Wiring Diagrams ...........................17
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......18
Warranty and Distributor/
Dealer Locator
Information ................................18
Customer Service
Information ................................18
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