Honda iGX240 Owner's Manual page 14

Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page
2. Remove the spark plug (see page
3. Pour a teaspoon 5 10 cm (5 10 cc) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt and the notch
on the starter pulley aligns with the center of the recoil starter
cover. This will close the valves so moisture cannot enter the
engine cylinder. Return the starter rope gently.
Align the notch on the pulley with
the center of the recoil starter cover.
RECOIL STARTER COVER
Draining the Carburetor
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
(LOW PROFILE TYPES)
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover,
and remove the foam filter element (see page
2. Remove the air cleaner case and pull out the breather tube, then
remove the air cleaner base (see page
3. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
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4. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
5. Remove the carburetor drain bolt and gasket. Remove the
sediment cup and O-ring, then move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position.
GASKET
DRAIN BOLT
6. After all the fuel has drained into the container, reinstall the
drain bolt, gasket, sediment cup and O-ring. Tighten the drain
bolt and sediment cup securely.
(LOW PROFILE TYPES)
7. Install the air cleaner base, breather tube, air cleaner case, foam
filter element, and air cleaner cover in the reverse order of
removal.
Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-
producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to
keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt
some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.
A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine,
promoting rust and corrosion.
If equipped with a battery for electric starter types, recharge the
battery once a month while the engine is in storage.
This will help to extend the service life of the battery.
ENGLISH
FUEL VALVE LEVER
O-RING
SEDIMENT CUP