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DS-SERIES DUOSCREED — COMPONENTS (HONDA GX31SA ENGINE)
1. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.
2. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions. DO NOT
touch muffler while engine is running, let engine cool before
performing any maintenance.
3. Spark Arrester – Prevents sparks from leaving the engine
exhaust system, which could ignite flammable materials.
4. Starter Grip – Grip this handle to start engine. See engine
starting section of this manual.
5. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Type of engine starting method.
6. Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add engine oil. Engine
oil capacity is 0.11 quart (0.1 liters). Use SAE 10W-30.
7. Fuel Tank – Holds .65 liters (approximately .172 gallon) of
unleaded gasoline.
8. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tighten securely.
DO NOT over fill.
9. Priming Bulb – Used in the starting of a cold engine or an
engine that has run out of fuel. Press the priming bulb
repeatedly until fuel can be seen inside the clear plastic
bulb.
10. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Release latch on side of air filter
compartment to gain access to filter element.
11. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel mixture
for starting a cold engine.
Figure 2. HONDA GX31SA Components