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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.

37Z8R804

00X37-Z8R-8040

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

iGX270·iGX390

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION....................................1

SAFETY MESSAGES..............................1

SAFETY INFORMATION......................2

and

SAFETY LABEL LOCATION ................2

COMPONENT & CONTROL

LOCATIONS............................................3

FEATURES...............................................4

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS..........5

OPERATION............................................5

SAFE OPERATING

PRECAUTIONS ..................................5

STARTING THE ENGINE .................5

STOPPING THE ENGINE.................6

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE.................7

THE IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE ................................7

MAINTENANCE SAFETY ................7

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..........7

REFUELING ........................................8

ENGINE OIL........................................9

Recommended Oil.....................9

Oil Level Check............................9

Oil Change ....................................9

AIR CLEANER.................................. 10

SEDIMENT CUP ............................. 11

SPARK PLUG................................... 12

SPARK ARRESTER ......................... 12

FUSE.................................................. 13

GX270UT2/RT2

GX390UT2/RT2

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other reproductive harm.

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS ...13

STORING YOUR ENGINE .............13

TRANSPORTING.............................14

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

PROBLEMS ...........................................15

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...........16

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION .....16

BATTERY CONNECTIONS FOR

ELECTRIC STARTER.......................16

CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS

FOR HIGH ALTITUDE

OPERATION.....................................17

Emission Control System

Information.....................................17

AIR INDEX ........................................18

SPECIFICATIONS............................18

TUNEUP SPECIFICATIONS..........19

QUICK REFERENCE

INFORMATION...............................19

WIRING DIAGRAMS......................19

CONSUMER INFORMATION...........20

WARRANTY AND

DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER

LOCATOR INFORMATION ..........20

CUSTOMER SERVICE

INFORMATION...............................20

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Page 1 37Z8R8040.fm 1 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 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 OWNER’S MANUAL manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully before operating the engine.
Page 2 37Z8R8040.fm 2 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING LABEL (STANDARD TYPES/ For EU Except EU • Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the LOW PROFILE TYPES*) engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.
Page 3 37Z8R8040.fm 3 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS LOW PROFILE TYPES AIR CLEANER STANDARD TYPES FUEL TANK FUEL TANK CAP MUFFLER AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER (applicable types) STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER (applicable types) ELECTRIC STARTER (applicable types) CHOKE LEVER RECOIL STARTER (applicable types) OIL FILLER CAP STARTER GRIP...
Page 4 37Z8R8040.fm 4 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 FEATURES AUTO CHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM The ECM of this engine controls the choke valve and throttle valve OIL ALERT SYSTEM ® automatically. ‘‘Oil Alert is a registered trademark in the United States’’ When starting and warming up the engine, you do not need to operate The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an the choke lever unless the engine is hard to start using the normal insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase.
Page 5 37Z8R8040.fm 5 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS on take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its this page.
Page 6 37Z8R8040.fm 6 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 WITH RECOIL STARTER: LOW PROFILE TYPES STARTER GRIP 1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position. FUEL VALVE LEVER Direction to pull 2. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Page 7 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.
Page 8 37Z8R8040.fm 8 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 REFUELING (LOW PROFILE TYPES) 2. Add fuel to the maximum fuel level of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Follow the equipment manufacturers recommendation for refueling. FUEL TANK CAP REFUELING (STANDARD TYPES) Recommended Fuel CHAIN...
Page 9 37Z8R8040.fm 9 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 ENGINE OIL Oil Change Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. completely. Recommended Oil 1.
Page 10 37Z8R8040.fm 10 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 AIR CLEANER 6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine leads to the carburetor.
Page 11 37Z8R8040.fm 11 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 SEDIMENT CUP FUEL VALVE LEVER Cleaning Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. FILTER You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. O-RING (Replace) • Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel. •...
Page 12 37Z8R8040.fm 12 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTER (applicable types) Recommended Spark Plugs: BPR6ES (NGK) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive 2006/42/EC W20EPR-U (DENSO) is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for normal The spark arrester must be serviced every 6 months or 100 hours to keep engine operating temperatures.
Page 13 37Z8R8040.fm 13 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection 1. Use a brush to remove carbon STORING YOUR ENGINE deposits from the spark arrester screen. Be careful not to Storage Preparation damage the screen. Replace the Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine trouble- spark arrester if it has breaks or free and looking good.
Page 14 37Z8R8040.fm 14 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 Engine Oil Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, 1. Change the engine oil (see page 9). it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with 2.
Page 15 37Z8R8040.fm 15 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE LACKS POWER Possible Cause Correction CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX Filter element(s) restricted. Clean or replace filter element(s) (p. 10). (Indicator type) (Hour meter type) Bad fuel; engine stored Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 14). without treating or draining Refuel with fresh gasoline (p.
Page 16 Recommended Battery Record the engine serial number, engine type, and date of purchase in the spaces below. You will need this information when ordering parts iGX270/iGX390 12 V–24 Ah and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will short circuit the battery charging system.
Page 17 Emission Control System Warranty tampering are: Your new Honda complies with both the U.S. EPA and State of California emission regulations. American Honda provides the same emission • Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or exhaust warranty coverage for Honda Power Equipment engines sold in all systems.
Page 18 As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for iGX270 (PTO shaft type S with fuel tank) completing all required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on Length×Width×Height 358×462×422 mm your power equipment engine, but Honda cannot deny warranty (14.1×18.2×16.6 in)
Page 19 37Z8R8040.fm 19 ページ２０１９年１０月３１日　木曜日　午後４時１３分 SPECIFICATIONS (LOW PROFILE TYPES) TUNEUP SPECIFICATIONS (iGX270/iGX390) ITEM SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE iGX270 (PTO shaft type S) Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm Refer to page: 12 Length×Width×Height 384×468×303 mm (0.028–0.031 in) (15.1×18.4×11.9 in) Valve clearance IN: 0.15±0.02 mm See your dealer.
Page 20 All Other Areas: All Other Areas: If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s Please contact the Honda distributor in your area for assistance. management, contact the Honda Office as shown. Honda’s Office When you write or call, please provide this information: •...

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