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 an equipment manufacturer did not install your engine in a product you will need the installation instructions for the Honda certified system (see below). If you choose not to use the Honda fuel system you must use a system that has been certified by the fuel system manufacturer to be used on this Honda engine.
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS STARTING THE ENGINE FUEL VALVE LEVER 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? position. For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it LPG Models: is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine Turn the fuel valve on at the to check its condition.
LPG Models: engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. Turn the fuel valve OFF at To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new genuine Honda the source. parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
LPG fuel. Use one Valvoline HPO 30 of the recommended oils that meet Castrol HD 30 Honda’s requirements. For operation in temperatures below 32°F (0°C), 5W-30 synthetic oil may be used for easier starting. Do not use 5W-30 when the air temperature is above 32°F...
Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the wing nut securely. Use only a genuine Honda oil filter or a filter of equivalent quality specified for your model. Using the wrong Honda filter or a non- Cooling Air Filter Cleaning (LPG models)
Check local laws and regulations. A USDA-qualified spark arrester is Limited Warranty (see page 11). You can extend fuel storage life by available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. The spark adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or you...
ON position (see WASHER 4. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Replace or repair faulty page 3). This will allow the authorized Honda malfunction, ignition components as necessary. fuel tank to drain through the servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck, carburetor bowl.
Carbon High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic. Honda utilizes the carburetor. If you always operate your trimmer at altitudes above...
The Air Index Information hang tag/label must remain on the engine until it is sold. Remove the hang tag before operating the engine. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions GXV340K2 (DN type) GXV390K1 (DN type) Length x Width x 17.0 x 15.0 x 16.0 in...
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective Your emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel injection in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.
If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s warranted part, your claim for repair of your engine may be denied.
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