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
star[up,
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 _
and 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 KtLLED 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:
{ NOTICE
+1 Your engine
or other
property
can be damaged
if you
don't
follow
instructions,.
The purpose
of these messages
is to help prevent
damage
to your
engine,
other property,
or the environment.
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MANUEL
DE L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL
DEL PROPIETARIO
GCV520 ,:GCV530: ,GXV520:.GXV530:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm,,
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
........................
1
SAFETY
MESSAGES
.................
1
SAFETY
IN FOR MATION
........... 2
SAFETY
LABEL LOCATION
...... 2
COMPONENT
& CONTROL
LOCATION
..............................................
2
FEATURES ........................................................
3
BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS ...................................................
3
OPERATIO N ..............................................
4
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
.................................
4
STARTING
THE ENGINE
.............
4
STOPPING
THE ENGINE
........... 5
SETTING
ENGINE SPEED ......... 5
SERVICING
YOUR ENGINE ...... 6
THE IMPORTANCE
OF
MA! NTE NAN CE ..................................
6
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY ............
6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
..........6
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
...................................................
6
REFUELING
................................ 7
ENGINE
OIL .............................................
7
Recommended
Oil ....................
7
Oil Level Check
...........
*,
............
7
Oil Change .................................. 8
OIL FILTER ...............................
8
AIR CLEANER ...........................
9
Inspection
.................................... 9
Cleaning
.............................
9
{_ 2005 Honda
Motor
Co°, Ltd° -A!l
Rights Reserved
GCV520R GCV53OR GXV53OR GCV520U GCV530U GXV520U GXV530U
37Z5ZS03
0OX37-Z5Z-6030
ENGUSH
FUEL FILTER ......................................
10
COOLING
SYSTEM ..........................
10
SPARK PLUG ......................................
t0
SPARK ARRESTER
.................... 11
HELPFUL
TIPS &
SUGGESTIONS
....................................
_I
STORING
YOUR ENGINE.,.. t 1
TRANSPORTING
........................ 12
TAKING
CARE OF
UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS
........ t 3
TECHNICAL
& CONSUMER
INFORMATION
............................
13
Serial
Number
Location
......... 1 3
Battery
Connections
for
Electric
Starter
........................ 14
Remote
Control
Linkage ....... 14
Carburetor
Modifications
for
High Altitude
Operation
...... 15
Emission
Control
System
information
..........................
15
Air Index ..............................................
16
Specifications
............................ 1 6
Tuneup
Specifications
......... 17
Quick Reference
Information
.............................. 17
Wiring
Diagrams
.................
17
CONSUMER
INFORMATION.+19
DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER
LOCATOR
INFORMATION
.+19
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
INFORMATION
........................... 19