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Page 2: ...E N G I N E S Owner sManual GXV610 GXV620 GXV67O ...

Page 3: ... of the engine and should remain with the engine if resold The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing Illustrations are based on the GXV61O OAF type Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or designat any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of...

Page 4: ...mbol Thatinformationisintended to helpyouavoid damage to yourengine other property or the environment Wesuggest you read thewarrantypolicy tofullyunderstandits coverage and your responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer When your engine needs scheduled maintenance keep in mind that yourHondaservicingdealerisspeciallyt...

Page 5: ...g an engine You must use your own good judgment You willfindimportant safetyinformationin a varietyofforms including Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don t follow instructions You CANbeKILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT ...

Page 6: ...heck the Equipment Powered by This Engine 14 OPERATION 15 SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 15 STARTING THE ENGINE 15 STOPPING THE ENGINE 18 SETTING ENGINE SPEED 19 SERVICING YOUR HONDA ENGINE 20 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 20 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 21 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 22 FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS 23 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK 24 ENGINE OIL CHANGE 25 OIL FILTER CHANGE 26 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS 28 AIR FILTER...

Page 7: ...ICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION 44 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 44 Serial Number Location 44 Battery Connectionsfor Electric Starter 45 Remote ControlLinkage 46 Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation 47 Oxygenated Fuels 48 Emission Control System Information 49 Air Index 51 Specifications 52 Wiring Diagrams 54 CONSUMER INFORMATION 57 Honda Publications 57 Warranty Service Information 58 QUICK REFE...

Page 8: ...dren to operate the engine Keep children and pets away from the area of operation Refuel With Care Gasolineisextremelyflammable andgasolinevaporcanexplode Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with theenginestopped Never smoke near gasoline and keep other flames and sparks away Always store gasoline in an approved container Ifany fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the en...

Page 9: ...n the engine in a closed garage or confined area Other Equipment Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any additional safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup shutdown or operation or protective apparel that may be needed to operate the equipment ...

Page 10: ...COMPONENT CONTROL LOCATIONS GXV61O GXV620 FAN COVER PROTECTOR TYPE PROTECTOR TYPE RECOIL GRID EQUIPPEDTYPE STANDARDTYPE I I STARTER GRIP QWAtype only OIL PRESSURESWITCH AIR FUEL FILTER SPARKPLUG 7 ...

Page 11: ...CONTROLS FEATURES ELECTRICS SPARK PLUG MUFFLER 8 ...

Page 12: ...CONTROLS FEATURES GXV670 OIL PRESSURESWITCH AIR FUEL FILTER I OIL COOLER SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG 9 ...

Page 13: ...old engine The OPEN positionprovides the correctfuelmixtureforoperation after starting andfor restarting a warm engine Some engine applications use a engine mounted choke control rather than the remote mounted choke lever shown here Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information CHOKE LEVER CLOSED 10 ...

Page 14: ...ineapplicationsusearemotely mountedthrottlecontrol rather than the engine mounted throttle lever shown here Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information THROTTLE LEVER SLOW Recoil Starter Grip QWA type Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine STARTER GRIP 11 ...

Page 15: ...TART position and stops the flow of fuel to the main jet when the engine switch is in the OFF position The engine must be connected to the battery to energize the fuel cut solenoid allowing the engine to run If the battery is disconnected fuel flow to the carburetor main jet will stop Oil Cooler GXV670 The GXV670 engineisequippedwithanoilcoolertomaintainthe correct oil temperature 12 ...

Page 16: ...uld cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured Always perform a preoperation inspection beforeeach operation and correct any problem Before beginning your preoperation checks be sure the engine is level and the engine switch is in the OFF position Check the General Condition of the Engine Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks Remove any excessive...

Page 17: ...er will restrict airflow to thecarburetor reducing engine performance Check the fuel level Starting with a full tankwill help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling Check the Equipment Poweredby This Engine Review the instructions providedwith the equipment poweredby this engine for any precautions and proceddres that should be followed before engine startup 14 ...

Page 18: ...sciousness and even kill you Avoid anyareas or actions that expose you tocarbon monoxide Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup shutdown or operation STARTING THE ENGINE 1 If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve be sure the fuel valve is in the OPEN or ON position before atte...

Page 19: ...er to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information CHOKE LEVER CLOSED 3 Move the throttle lever away from theSLOW position about 1 3 of the way toward the FAST position Some engine applications use an engine mounted throttle control rather than the remote mounted throttle lever shown here Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment po...

Page 20: ... there until the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again m Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time will overheat the starter motor and can damageit When the engine starts release the key allowing it to return to the ON position 6 If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED p...

Page 21: ...n Some engine applications use an engine mounted throttle control rather than the remote mounted throttle lever shown here Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for remote control information THROTTLE LEVER p r THROTTLE LEVER w SLOW 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position 3 If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve turn the fuel valve to the CLOSED or OF...

Page 22: ...ounted throttle lever shown here For engine speed recommendations referto the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine THROlTLE LEVER SLOW Do not disconnect the battery from the engine while the engine is running Disconnecting the battery causes the fuel cut solenoid to shut off the flow of fuel to the carburetor main jet and the engine will stop 19 ...

Page 23: ...dures andsimple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are 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 to normal operating conditions If you operate your engine under unusual conditions such as sustained high load or high temper...

Page 24: ...monoxide poisoningfrom engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Burns from hot parts Injury from moving parts Read the instructions before youbegin and make sureyou have the tools and skills required To reducethepossibilityoffireorexplosion becarefulwh...

Page 25: ...ms Replace the paper air filter element only 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 theHonda shop manual for service procedures 3 For commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals 22 ...

Page 26: ...ater in the fueltank Occasionally you may hear a light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern Ifsparkknock orpingingoccursat a steadyengine speed under normal load changebrandsofgasoline Ifsparkknockor pinging persists see an authorized Honda servicing dealer m Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause ...

Page 27: ...the oil filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the oil filler neck Checkthe oil level shown on the dipstick 5 If the oil level is near or below the lowerlimit mark on the dipstick fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark see page 28 6 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK OIL FILLER CAP UPPER LIMIT LOWER ...

Page 28: ...d container toyourlocalrecyclingcenterorservicestationfor reclamation Do not throwit in the trash pour it on the ground or down a drain 3 With the engine in a level position fill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil see page 28 ENGINE OIL REFILL CAPACITIES Without oil filterreplacement GXV61OIGXV620 1 8 US qt 1 7 Q 1 5 Imp qt GXV670 2 1 US qt 2 0 Q 1 8 Imp qt With oil f...

Page 29: ...er NOTlCE Use an oil filter socket rather than a strap wrench to avoid striking and damaging the oil filter OIL FILTER OIL FILTER SOCKET SEAL 3 Clean the filter mountingbase and coat the seal of the newoil filter with clean engineoil p E i K Use only a genuine Honda oil filter or a filter of equivalent quality specified for your model Using the wrong filter or a non Honda filter whichis not of equ...

Page 30: ...Oil filter tightening torque 16 Ibf ft 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 5 Refill thecrankcase with the specified amount of the recommended oil see page28 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick 6 Start theengine and check for leaks 7 Stop the engine and check the oil level as described on page 24 If necessary add oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark on t dipstick 27 ...

Page 31: ...ecommended for general use Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range SAE TEMP 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 F 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C AMBIENTTEMPERATURE The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in theAPI label on theoilcontainer Hondarecommendsthatyouuse API SERVICE category SJ oil 28 ...

Page 32: ... filter elements Clean or replace dirty filter elements Always replace damaged filter elements Refer to page30for instructions that apply to the air cleaner and filter service AIR CLEANER BASE SPRING TABS I I PAPER FILTER ELEMENT FOAM FILTER ELEMENT CLEAN CHAMBER SPRING TABS AIR CLEANER COVER 29 ...

Page 33: ...d air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid enginewear This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor s Limited Warranty 1 Release the four spring tabs from the air cleaner cover and remove the cover 2 Remove the foam filter element 3 Remove the paper filter element AIR CLEANER BASE FOAM SPRING TABS PAPER FILTERELEMENT G CLEAN CHAMBER AIR CLEANER COVER 4 InsDect bothairfi...

Page 34: ...eplace the paper filter element if it is excessively dirty Foam filter element Clean in warmsoapy water rinse and allow to Do not apply oil to the foam element i drythoroughly Orclean innonflammablesolventandallowtodry 6 Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover using a moist rag Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the clean chamber thatleads on the carburetor 7 Place thefoa...

Page 35: ... mm flange bolts from a the aircleaner baseand remove the air cleaner base Remove the fuel filter clamped behind the air cleaner ba se t PAPER FILTER ELEMENT AIR CLEANERBASE AIR CLEANER COVER 4 Check the fuel filter for water accumulation or sediment If no water or sediment is found reinstall the air cleaner base L FILTER 5 If thefuelfilterisfoundwith excessive wateraccumulation or sediment taketh...

Page 36: ...rk plug wrench SPARK PLUG CAP SPARK PLUG WRENCH 3 Inspect the sparkplugs Replace them if the electrodes are worn oriftheinsulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plugs with a wire brush if youare going to reuse them 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitablegauge The g a p s h o u l d b e 0 028 0 031 i n 0 70 0 80 mm Correct the gap if necessary by carefully bending the sideelect...

Page 37: ...f reinstalling the used spark plugs tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plugseats If installing a new spark plugs tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats t 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 caps 34 ...

Page 38: ...lers r The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed If the engine hasbeenrunning themuffler will be very hot Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrester 1 Removethe 6 m m flangeboltsfromthemufflerprotector and remove the muffler protector 2 Remove the special screws from the spark arrester and remove the spark arresterfrom the muffler SPA...

Page 39: ...esparkarrester screen Be careful to avoid damaging the screen The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes Replace the spark arrester ifit is damaged SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN 4 Install the spark arrester and muffler protector in the reverse order of disassembly 36 ...

Page 40: ...ler can enterthe cylinder causing damage Water contacting ahot engine can cause damage If the enginehas been running allow it to cool forat least halfanhourbefore washing Fuel Gasoline will oxidizeanddeteriorate in storage Oldgasoline will cause hard starting and it leaves gumdepositsthatclogthefuel system If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburet...

Page 41: ...FE e Whenadding a fuel stabilizer fillthefueltankwithfreshgasoline If onlypartiallyfilled airinthe tank willpromotefueldeterioration during storage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure thatit contains only fresh gasoline 1 Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions 2 After adding a fuel stabilizer run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treate...

Page 42: ...n to enable draining After draining is completed reconnect the fuel line 2 Loosen the carburetor drainscrew and drain the carburetor into an approvedgasolinecontainer Afterdrainingiscompleted tighten the carburetor drain screw Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Keep heat sparks and flameaway Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills ...

Page 43: ...n thefueltankand carburetor it isimportantto reducethe hazard ofgasolinevapor ignition Select awell ventilated storagearea away from any appliance that operates with a flame such as a furnace waterheater or clothes dryer Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor or where power tools are operated If possible avoidstorage areas withhighhumidity because that promotes rust and corrosio...

Page 44: ... in a cool dry place Rechargethe battery oncea month while the engine is in storage This will help to extend the service life of the battery X Removal From Storage Check your engineas described in theBEFOREOPERATlONchapter of this manual If the fuel was drained during storage preparation fill the tank with freshgasoline If you keep a container of gasolineforrefueling be sure that it contains only ...

Page 45: ... before loading the engine powered equipment on the transport vehicle A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage If the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel valve move the fuel valve lever to OFF 42 ...

Page 46: ...ilter element s 1 Check air filter 2 Check fuel Bad fuel engine stored clogged without treating or draining gasoline or refueledwith bad gasoline 3 Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged authorized Honda ignition malfunction servicing dealer or carburetor malfunction valves stuck etc refer to shop manual Correction Recharge battery Replace fuse Move lever to ON Move lever to CLOSED unless engine is...

Page 47: ...ON Serial Number Location ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ELECTRIC STARTER QAFtype Record the engine serial number in the space below You will need this serialnumberwhenordering parts andwhenmakingtechnicalor warranty inquires see page57 1 Engine serial number 44 ...

Page 48: ...the positive battery cable end A battery can explode if you do not follow thecorrect procedure seriously injuring anyone nearby Keep all sparks open flames and smoking materials away from the battery 1 Connect thebatterypositive cable tothe starter solenoid 2 Connect the battery negative cable to an engine mounting bolt 3 Connect the battery positive cable to the battery positive 4 Connect the bat...

Page 49: ...ollowing illustrations show installation examples for a solid wire cable Do not usea braided wirecable REMOTE THROlTLE AND REMOTE CHOKE CHOKE 5 X 16 mm 2 x l6 mm 2 CABLE HOLDER 2 CABLE CHOKECABLE CABLE HOLDER 2 NTROL LEVER OL THR CABLE LEFT SIDE CONTROL RIGHT SIDE CONTROL CHOKE LEVER CHOKECABLE LEVER y HOLDER CABLE 5 mm SCREWS THROlTLE CABLE 46 ...

Page 50: ...servicingdealerperformthis carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each1 000 foot 300 meter increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made 1 When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixturewill be too lean for low altitudeu...

Page 51: ... containing up to 10 ethanolbyvolume Gasolinecontainingethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by volume METHANOL methyl or wood alcohol 5 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanolbyvolume as long as it alsocontains cosolvents and corrosjon inhibitors to protect the fuelsystem Gasoli...

Page 52: ...U S and California Clean Air Acts EPA andCaliforniaregulationsrequire all manufacturers tofurnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards TamperingandAltering Tampering with or altering the emission control ...

Page 53: ... manufacturedtothesamestandards as the original parts so you can be confident of their performance The use of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performance The manufacturer or rebuilder of the ...

Page 54: ...formation relating tothe engine semissiondurabilityperiod Thedescriptive term indicates the useful life period for the engine s emission control system See your Emission Control Warranty for additional information Descriptive Term 50 hours 0 65 cc Moderate Applicable to Emissions Durability Period 125 hours greater than 65 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 65 cc 250 hours greater than 65 cc Extended 300...

Page 55: ...V620 QAF Type Length X Width X Height Dry weight 18 1 X 18 0 X 17 0 in 459 X 457 X 431 mm 37 5 cu in 614 cm3 Displacement 4 stroke overhead valve 2 cylinders 90 V Twin Engine type 95 Ibs 43 kg Bore X Stroke Counterclockwise PTO shaft rotation Transistorized magneto Ignition system Forced air Cooling system 0 51 Ib hph 313 g kWh 230 g PSh Fuel consumption 32 5 Ibf ft 44 13 N m 4 50 kgf m at2 500 rp...

Page 56: ...el consumption 37 Ibf ft 50 8 N m 5 18 kgf m at 2 500 rpm Max torque 24 bhp 15 6 kW 21 2 PS at 3 600 rpm Max output 3 03 X 2 83 in 77 X 72 mm Bore X Stroke 40 9 cu in 670 cm3 Displacement 4 stroke overhead valve 2cylinders 90 V Twin Engine type GXV670 Tuneup ITEM MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION Spark plug gap Valve clearance cold Refer to page33 0 028 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm See your authorized IN 0 15k0 ...

Page 57: ...b b U I P I i RECTIFIER RIGHT SPARKPLUG RIGHT IGNITION COIL i SPARK PLUG IGNITION COIL LEFT LEFT ENGINE SWITCH I I 3ACHARGE COIL BATTERY STARTER FUEL CUT MOTOR SOLENOID VALVE ENGINE GROUND ENGINE SWITCH ...

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Page 59: ...ou additional information for maintainingandrepairingyourengine You mayorderthemfrom your Honda engine dealer ShopManual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended tobe used bya skilled technician Parts Catalog This manual provides complete illustrated parts lists 56 ...

Page 60: ...y If you aredissatisfied with thedecisionmadebythe dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta Georgia30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial number see page 44 Name...

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Page 64: ...lacement GXV61O GXV620 1 8 US qt 1 7 4 1 5 Imp qt GXV670 2 1 US qt 2 0 4 1 8 Imp qt With oil filter replacement GXV61O GXV620 2 3 US qt 2 2 4 1 9 Imp qt GXV670 I 2 6 US qt 2 5 4 2 2 imp qt T w e I NGK ZGR5A DENSO J16CR U Gap 0 028 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm page 33 Idle speed Refer to themaintenance Subsequent hours Change engine oil First 20 Check air filter each use Check engine oillevel Before 1 400...

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