HOND GX 100, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless
you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer
to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
(3) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.
(4) Check that there is no crack and abnormal wear-out in the belt,
and replace if it is abnormal.
(5) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive
2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your
servicing dealer.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures.
REFUELING
Recommended Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91
or higher).
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the
engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or
sparks.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every
indicated month or
operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
ITEM
Each
use
First
month
or
20 hrs.
Every 3
months
or
50 hrs.
Every 6
months
or
100 hrs.
Every
year
or
200 hrs.
Refer
to
page
Engine oil Check level o 8
Change o o
Air cleaner Check o
9 Clean o (1)
Replace o (1)
Spark plug Check-adjust o 10
Replace o
Timing belt Check After every 300 hrs. (2) (4)
Shop
manual
Spark arrester
(applicable
types)
Clean
o (5) 10
Idle speed Check-adjust o (2)
Shop
manual
Valve clearance Check-adjust o (2)
Shop
manual
Combustion
chamber
Clean After every 300 hrs. (2)
Shop
manual
Fuel tank &
filter
Clean o (2)
Shop
manual
Fuel tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
Shop
manual
Unleaded gasoline
U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Except U.S. Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pump octane rating 86 or higher
You may use unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol
must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with
content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may
cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage
or performance problems that result from using a fuel with
percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are
not covered under the Warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis, please refer to the ‘‘Fuel’’ section of the ‘‘STORING YOUR
ENGINE’’ chapter (see page 11) for additional information regarding
fuel deterioration.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel
is not covered under the
Distributor’s Limited Warranty .
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. With the engine stopped and on a level surface, remove the fuel
filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level
is low.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level mark of the fuel tank.
Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL LEVEL MARK
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL
FUEL FILLER CAP
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