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ENGINE CARE

If major engine service or repair is required, contact

an authorized engine service center. The manufac-

turer of these engines has established an excellent

world-wide engine service organization. Engine ser-

vice is very likely available from a nearby authorized

dealer or distributor. Check the yellow pages of your

local telephone directory under “Engines-Gasoline”

for the closest engine repair center or ask the dealer

from whom you purchased the power plant.

1. Change the oilaftertherst20hoursofopera-

tion and yearly or 100 hours thereafter under normal

operating conditions. Change engine oil every 50

hours of operation if the engine is operated under

heavy load, or in high ambient temperatures.

a. Start the engine and warm it up, stop the engine

and remove the spark plug wire to prevent it

from accidently being started.

b. Remove oil drain bolt at base of the engine

and drain the oil into an approved container.

c. Replace oil drain bolt making sure the sealing

washer is in place..

d. Withtheengineinalevelposition,llwithnew

oil. Refer to the table on page 5 for the proper

grade of oil.

NOTE: This engine requires 38 to 39 ounces of oil

ifitiscompletelydrained.Usecautionwhenrelling

the engine as some residual oil may have remained

intheengine.Alwaysusethedipstickwhenllingthe

enginewithoiltopreventoverlling.

e. Replacellerplug.

f Start the engine up and warm it up.

h. After warming up the engine, recheck the oil

 levelandrellasnecessarytobringittothe

proper level.

2. Checking the Oil Level: The oil level must al-

ways be checked before the engine is started. Take

care to remove any dirt or debris from around the

oilllplugbeforeremoving.Besuretheoillevelis

maintained. Fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.

3. Dual Element Air Filter: Clean and/or replace

foampre-cleanerandairlterannuallyorevery100

hours. Service more often under dusty conditions.

WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Never start or run the engine with the air lter re-

moved

a. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover

and remove cover

b. Removethewingnutfromtheairlter,and 

 removethelter.

d. Removethefoamlterelementfromthepaper

 lterelement.

e, Inspectbothlterelements,andreplacethem

if they are damaged. Always replace the paper

 lterelementatthescheduledinterval.

See page 11.

f. Toloosendebris,gentlytaptheairlterona

 hardsurface.Iftheairlterisexcessivelydirty

 replacewithanewlter.Youcanusepres-

surized air (not to exceed 30 psi.) to clean the

 lter.Alwaysblowthecompressedairfrom

inside to the outside.

g. Washthefoamlterelementinliquiddetergent

and water. Then allow it to thoroughly air dry.

 Dipthefoamlterelementincleanengineoil

and squeeze out all the excess oil. The engine

will smoke when started if too much oil is left in

the foam.

h. Clean the dirt from the inside of the air cleaner

body and cover. Be careful to prevent dirt from

entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.

 Reinstalltheairlterinhousingmakingsure

 thegasketisinplacebeneaththelterelement.

Tighten the wing nut securely.

I Install and secure the cover.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control

devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair

establishment or individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to

EPA standards.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Injury from moving parts.

Burns from hot parts.

Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

TUBE CLIP

BREATHER TUBE BREATHER TUBE

INTERNAL VENT

CARBURETOR TYPE

STANDARD TYPE

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a

problembefore operation, can cause a malfunction in

which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance

recommendations and schedules inthis owner’s

manual.

To help youproperly care for your engine, the following pages

include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures,

and simple maintenance procedures usingbasic hand tools. Other

service tasks thatare more difficult, or require special tools, are

best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a

Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.

The maintenance schedule applies tonormal operating conditions.

If you operate your engine under severe conditions, such as

sustainedhigh-loador high-temperature operation, or use in

unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer

for recommendations applicable to your individual needs anduse.

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However,

we cannotwarn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in

performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether ornot you

shouldperform a given task.

To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only newgenuine

Honda parts or their equivalents for repair andreplacement.

Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your

engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when

workingaround gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not

gasoline, to cleanparts. Keepcigarettes, sparks and flames

away from all fuel related parts.

Read the instructions before you begin, andmake sure you have

the tools and skills required.

Do not run the engine unless instructed to doso.

Let the engine and exhaust systemcool before touching.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate

the engine.

Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance

or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions

and precautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or

killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this

owner’s manual.

Internal vent carburetor withdual element type only.

Cyclone type every 6 months or150 hours.

Replace paper element type only.

Cyclone type every 2 years or 600 hours.

These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer,

unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically

proficient. Refer to Honda shopmanual for service procedures.

Service more frequently when used industy areas.

For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine

proper maintenance intervals.

Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-

warrantable failures.

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-

free operation. It will also help reduce pollution.

(1)

(2)

(3)

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)

ITEM

Performat every

indicated month or

operating hour interval,

whichever comes first.

Checklevel

Change

Checklevel

Change

Check

Clean

Replace

Clean

Check-adjust

Replace

Clean

Check-adjust

Clean

Check

Each

Use

First

Month

20 Hrs

Every3

Months

50 Hrs

(1)

Every6

Months

100Hrs

(1)

(2)

Every

Year

300Hrs

(2)

After every500 Hrs. (2)

Every2 years

(Replace if necessary) (2)

Engine oil

Reduction case

oil

( )

Air filter

Sediment cup

Sparkplug

Sparkarrester

( )

Idlespeed

Valveclearance

Combustion

chamber

Fueltank &

filter

Fueltube

Refer

Page

10 11

Shop

manual

Shop

manual

Shop

manual

Shop

manual

applicable types

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REDUCTION CASE OIL (applicable types)

Recommended Oil

Oil Level Check

2 : 1 Reduction Case With Centrifugal Clutch

Oil Change

WASHER

OIL LEVEL

DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILLER CAP/

DIPSTICK

UPPER LIMIT

OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

LOWER LIMIT

OIL FILL HOLE

(bottom edge)

LOWER LIMIT

UPPER LIMIT

OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

Install the oil filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely.

Use the sameoil that is recommendedfor the engine (see page ).

Check the reduction case oil level with the engine stopped and ina

level position.

Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

Insert and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick withoutscrewing it

into the filler hole. Check the oil level shownon the oil filler cap/

dipstick.

If the oil level is low, add the recommended oil to reach the

upper limit mark onthe dipstick.

Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely.

Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and ina level

position.

Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown,

but do not screwit in, thenremove it to check the oil level.

Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.

If the oil level is near or belowthe lower limit mark on the

dipstick, fill withthe recommended oil (see page ) to the

upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole). Do not overfill.

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.

This type of damage is notcovered by the

Distributor’s Limited

Warranty.

The Oil Alert system (applicable types) will automatically stop

the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit.

However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected

shutdown, fill to the upper limit, and check the oil level regularly.

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine

damage. This type of damage is not covered bythe

Distributor’s

Limited Warranty.

With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended oil

(see page ) tothe upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill

hole) on the dipstick.

Please dispose of usedmotoroil ina manner that is compatible

with the environment. We suggest youtake used oil in a sealed

container to your local recycling center or service stationfor

reclamation. Do not throwit inthe trash, pour it on the ground,

or pour it down a drain.

Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil drain

plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely.

Place a suitable container belowthe engine to catch the usedoil,

then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.

Drain the usedoil when the engine is warm. Warmoil drains

quickly and completely.

The Oil Alert system (applicable types) will automatically stop the

engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to

avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, always

check the engine oil level before startup.