Honda GXV140 Owner's Manual

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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. American Honda Motor

Co., Inc. 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.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others is 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:

 DANGER

 WARNING

 CAUTION

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 or other property can be

NOTICE

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the

engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator

receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.

• Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not

run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the

engine indoors.

• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep

the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other

equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and

do not place anything on the engine while it is running.

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.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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.
Page 2: Component & Control Location
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS STARTER GRIP IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition.
Page 3: Starting The Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE FUEL VALVE STOP IDLE 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON 1. Move the throttle control to the position. slow position. 2. Move the throttle control to the stop position. 2. FOR STARTING A COLD FAST IDLE CHOKE...
Page 4: Servicing Your Engine
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 genuine Honda parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
Page 5: Engine Oil
Oil Change Adding Fuel FUEL TANK CAP 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. Drain the engine oil when OIL FILLER the engine is warm. Warm CAP/ 2. Add fuel to the bottom of DIPSTICK oil drains quickly and the fuel level limit in the completely.
Page 6: Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal 2. If the inspection screw is engine operating temperatures. contacting the brake bracket, take the engine to an NOTICE authorized Honda engine Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage. servicing dealer for flywheel INSPECTION BRAKE SCREW...
Page 7: Spark Arrester
Check local laws and regulations. A USDA-qualified spark arrester is Storage Preparation available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine troublefree and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and appearance,...
Page 8: Draining The Fuel Tank And Carburetor
Start engine with choke/throttle lever in FAST position. 4. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Replace or repair faulty authorized Honda malfunction, ignition components as necessary. servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck, refer to shop manual. etc.
Page 9: Technical & Consumer Information
5,000 feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use at low altitudes, have an authorized Honda servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications.
Page 10: Emission Control System Information
Air Index, the less pollution. Honda utilizes lean carburetor settings and other systems to reduce The durability description is intended to provide you with information the emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and relating the engine’s emission durability period.
Page 11: Distributor's Limited
American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.
Page 12: Distributor/Dealer Locator Information
If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your in this way. engine, and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If the part in question is If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's not related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.

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SAFETY MESSAGES

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

SAFETY INFORMATION

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