Before Operation; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Check The General Condition Of The Engine - Honda GC135 Owner's Manual

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. Be sure to take care of any problem you
find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the
engine.
Improperly maintaining this engine,
or failing to correct a problem
before operation, could cause a
malfunction in which you could be
seriously injured.
Always perform a preoperation
inspection before each operation,
and correct any problem.
Before beginning your
and the throttle lever
lever (fixed-speed engi
preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level
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(adjustable-speed engine) or ignition switch
ne) is in the STOP or OFF
position.
Check the General Condition of the Engine
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Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline
leaks.
Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the muffler
and recoil starter.
Look for signs of damage.
Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, and
screws are tightened.
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