Honda GX120 Owner's Manual page 10

Oil Change
2 : 1 Reduction Case With Centrifugal Clutch
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the reduction case to catch the
used oil, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and
washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the drain
plug and a new washer, and tighten the plug securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the
ground or pour it down a drain.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended oil
(see page 8) to the upper limit mark on the dipstick. To check
the oil level, insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
into the filler hole.
Reduction case oil capacity: 0.50 L
Running the engine with a low reduction case oil level can
cause reduction case damage.
4. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
6 : 1 Reduction Case
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the reduction case to catch the
used oil, then remove the filler bolt, oil-level-check bolt and
washers.
2. Drain the used oil completely into the container by tipping the
engine toward the oil-level-check bolt hole.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the
ground or pour it down a drain.
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3. With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended oil
4. Reinstall the oil-level-check bolt, filler bolt and new washers,
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
This type of damage is not covered by the Warranty.
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged filter
elements. If equipped with an oil-bath air cleaner, also check the oil
level.
DRAIN PLUG
Refer to pages 10–12 for instructions that apply to the air cleaner
and filter for your engine type.
Cleaning
Dual-Filter Element Types
1. Remove the wing nut from the air
2. Remove the wing nut from the air
3. Remove the foam filter element
4. Inspect both air filter elements,
ENGLISH
(see page 8) until it starts to flow out the check bolt hole.
Running the engine with a low reduction case oil level can
cause reduction case damage.
and tighten them securely.
OIL-LEVEL-CHECK BOLT
cleaner cover, and remove the
cover.
filter, and remove the filter.
from the paper filter element.
and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the
paper air filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page 7).
FILLER BOLT
OIL LEVEL
STANDARD
DUAL-FILTER-ELEMENT TYPE
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
GASKET