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Page 1: ...Click SAVE to save this manual to your computer Thank you for choosing Honda ...

Page 2: ...GXV270 340 OWNER S MANUAL ___ 0HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1985 I ...

Page 3: ...hout incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Pay special atwntjon to statements preceded by the following words CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Giveshelpfulinformation If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about yourengine consult an authorized Hon...

Page 4: ...NS for electric starter 5 4 REMOTE CONTROLLINKAGE 6 5 PRE OPERATIONCHECK 7 6 STARTING THE ENGINE 11 7 OPERATION 13 8 STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 Highaltitudeoperation 1 4 9 MAINTENANCE 15 10 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 22 I 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 12 SPECIFICATIONS 25 13 WARRANTY SERVICE 26 I 2 ...

Page 5: ...hat the filler cap is closed securely e If any fuel is spilled clean it rrp completely before starting the engine Do not sriwke or allow flarnes or sparks where the engine is refueledor where gasoline is stored Exhaust gas contains paisonous carbon monoxide Avoid inhalation of exhaust gases Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area 0 Operate the engine on a level surface If the engi...

Page 6: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION RECOIL STARTER STARTER GRIP FUEL FILLER CAP AIR CLEANER OIL F LLER CAP AND ENGINE TYPE ELECTRIC STARTER OIL DRAIN PLUG DAE type 4 ...

Page 7: ...ther good engine ground connection Check the battery cable connections to be sure the cablesare secured and free of corrosion Remove any corrosion and coat the terminals and cable ends with grease Batteriesproduceexplosive gases Keepsparks flames and cigarettes away Always shield the eyes when working near batteries CAUTION Do not connect the battery in reverse polarityas this will short circuit t...

Page 8: ...4 REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE The control lever is provided with a hole for cable attachment InstaJ a solid wire cable as shown below Do not use braided wire cable It I 5 x 1 6 m m I bo t I 6 ...

Page 9: ...E or SF Motoroils classified SE or SF will showthis designation on the container SAE 1OW 40 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 F 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C I I I Ambient temperature 1 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean 2 Insert t...

Page 10: ... air cleanerelements to besurethey arecleanand in good condition Clean or replace the elements if necessary page 17 CAUTION Never run the engine withoutthe air cleaner Rapidengine wear will result PAPER ELEMENT FOAM ELEMENT ...

Page 11: ...remely flammable and is explosive under certain condi tions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow fianles or sparks in thearea where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored 6 Do not overfill the tank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling 0 Re careful notto spill fuel when refueling Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite I...

Page 12: ...r use gasoline containing more than5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not covered under Power Equipment Warranties Hondacannotendorse the useoffuelscontainingmethanolsince evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before purchasing fuel from an unfamiliar station try ...

Page 13: ...urn the fuel valve to the ON position 2 Move the control lever to the CHOKE position NOTE If the engine is warm or the air temperature is high move the con trol lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine starts 11 ...

Page 14: ... to prevent damage to the starter With electricstarter Turn theengine switch to the START position and holdit there untilthe engine starts NOTE Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine fails to start release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again Whenthe enginestarts allowtheengineswitchtoreturntothe ON position 12 ...

Page 15: ...ired engine speed OIL ALERT BUZZER oil alert type only The OIL ALERT buzzer will warn you before the engineoillevelfalls below the safe limit If the buzzer sounds stopthe engine and add oil see page 7 CAUTION The buzzer indicates insufficient oil Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage 13 ...

Page 16: ...ot screw Ifyou always operate the engine at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Engine dealer perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica tion is ...

Page 17: ...ty may damage the engine Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD Performed at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever comes first ITEM Engine oil Check level Change c Check Clean Air cleaner Spark plug Check Readjust Spark arrester Clean I Fuel tank and strainer Clean Check Fuel line Replace if necessary E a a 1m r 13 t n t h s First Every 20 Hrs 50 Hrs I I 6 m s 1y r Every ...

Page 18: ... FILLER CAP I DRAIN PLUG CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisableto thoroughly wash your handswith soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that iscompatible with the en...

Page 19: ...heckbothelementsforholes or tears and replace if damaged in a solution of household de COVER tergent and warm water then rinse thoroughly or wash in nonflammable or highflashpoint solvent Allow the element to dry thoroughly Soak the element in cleanengine oil and squeeze out the excess oil FOAM The engine will smoke during in ELEMENT itial start up if too much oil is left in the foam 3 Paper eleme...

Page 20: ... wrench to remove the Plug If the engine has been running the muffler will be verv hot Be careful not ta touch the muffler SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WRENCH 2 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 3 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Correct as neces...

Page 21: ... wrenchto com press the washer NOTE When installing a new spark plug tighten 112 turn after the spark plug seats t o compress the washer When reinstalling a used spark plug tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer CAUTION The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine 19 ...

Page 22: ...e the identification plate muffler 3 Remove the spark arrester from the muffler and gasket MUFFLER PROTECTOR GASKET 5 mm SCREW PLATE 4 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen CAUTION Be careful not to damage the sparkarrester screen SPARK ARRESTER I SCREEN NOTE Thesparkarrestermust be freeofbreaksandholes Replace if necessary 5 Install the spark arrester and the muffle...

Page 23: ...oduces the highest idle rpm The correct setting will usually be ap proximately 1 3 4turns out from the fully closed position temperature CAUTION Do not tighten thepilot screw against its seat this will damage the pilot screw or seat PILOT SCREW 3 After the pilot screw is correctly adjusted turn the throttle stop screw to obtain the standard idlespeed Standard idle speed 1 400 k 150 rpm I _ THROTTL...

Page 24: ...or drain bolt to drain the carburetor DRAIN SCREW c Retighten the drain bolt connect the fuel tube and turn the fuel valve OFF Gasoline is extremely flammableand is explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area 3 Change the engine oil page 16 4 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Crank the engine several re...

Page 25: ...pilled fuel may ignite DRAIN SCREW 5 Is there a spark at the spark p l u a b d e C Remove the spark plug cap Ckan any dirt from around the spark plug base then remove the spark plug Install the spark plug in the plug cap Turn the engine switchon Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground and pull the recoil starter to see if sparks jump across the gap If there is no spark replace the plug I...

Page 26: ...er 1 Are the battery cables securely connected and free of corrosion 2 I s the battery fully charged 3 If the starter motor operates but the engine will not start follow the troubleshooting procedures described under recoil starter operation 24 ...

Page 27: ...b 32 kg i r l Engine Engine type 337 cc 20 6 cu in 270 cc 16 5 cu in Displacement 4 strolte overhead valve single cylinder Bore x Stroke1 77 x 58 mm 3 0 x 2 3in l 182 x 64 rnm 3 2 x 2 5in l Max output Max torque Counterclockwise PTO shaft rotation Transistorized magneto Ignition system Forced air Cooling system 230 g HPh 240 g HPh Fuel consumption 2 45 kg m 2 500 rpm 1 8 kg m 2 500 rpm _____ 8 5 H...

Page 28: ...ip or the General Manager If your problem still has not been resolvedt o your satisfaction contact thePowerEquipmentCustomerRelationsDepartmentofAmerican Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We still need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and tele...

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