Honda GX240 Owner's Manual page 12

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SEDIMENT CUP
Cleaning
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.
1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position, and then remove the
fuel sediment cup, fuel filter screen and O-ring.
2. Wash the sediment cup in non-flammable solvent, and dry it
thoroughly.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF
3. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment cup.
Tighten the sediment cup securely.
4. Move the fuel valve to the ON position, and check for leaks.
Replace the O-ring if there is any leakage.
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SPARK PLUG
Recommended Spark Plugs:
The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for
normal engine operating temperatures.
An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage.
If the engine has been running, let it cool before servicing the
spark plug.
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped
and free of deposits.
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap,
and remove any dirt from
around the spark plug area.
2. Remove the spark plug with a
13/16-inch spark plug wrench.
3. Visually inspect the spark
plug. Replace it if damaged or
badly fouled, if the sealing
washer is in poor condition,
O-RING or if the electrode is worn.
4. Measure the spark plug
electrode gap with a wire-
type feeler gauge. Correct the
gap, if necessary, by carefully
FUEL FILTER
bending the side electrode.
SCREEN
The gap should be:
0.7 0.8 mm (0.028 0.031 in)
SEDIMENT CUP
5. Install the spark plug carefully,
by hand, to avoid cross-
threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a 13/16-inch spark
plug wrench to compress the sealing washer.
When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats to compress the washer.
When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8 1/4 turn
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
ENGLISH
BPR6ES (NGK)
W20EPR-U (DENSO)
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
SIDE ELECTRODE
0.7 0.8 mm
(0.028 0.031 in)
SEALING
WASHER