Honda GC135 Owner's Manual

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contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Keep this owner's manual handy,

This owner's manual

is

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so

you can refer to

it

at

any time. 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. Honda Motor

Co.,

Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design

whatever.

at

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will

you the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new engine and to operate that; please read

be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest engines on

it

safely. This manual contains the information on how to do

it

carefully.

As you read this manual, you

symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your engine, other property, or the environment. We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its

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

your Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda engines. Your Honda servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

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Co.,

Ltd.

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find information preceded by

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INTRODUCTION

A

FEW

WORDS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this engine safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided

operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

ABOUT SAFETY

Of course,

hazards associated with operating or maintaining an engine. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in

including:

Safety Messages

of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

Safety Headings Safety Section

it

is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

a

variety of forms,

-

preceded by a safety alert symbol

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY you don’t follow instructions.

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such as

such

IMPORTANTSAFENINFORMATION.

as

ENGINE

SAFETY.

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and one

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follow

Instructions

This entire book

it

read

carefully.

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-

how to use this engine correctly and safely.

is

filled with important safety information

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please

CONTROLS & FEATURES

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

SPARK PLUG

AIR CLEANER

\

FUEL FILLER CAP IGNITION SWITCH LEVER

FUEL TA

/

STARTER GRIP

THROTTLE LEVER (gray) (adjustable-speed engines)

(fixed-speed engines)

RECOIL STARTER

(red)

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CONTROLS & FEATURES

CONTROLS

Choke

The choke rod opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.

,

The engine.

The

after starting, and for restarting

Rod

CLOSED

OPEN

position provides

position enriches the fuel mixture for starting

the

correct fuel mixture for operation

a

warm engine.

CHOKE

ROD

a

cold

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Throttle Lever (adjustable-speed engines)

The throttle lever controls engine speed and operates the ignition switch for running or stopping the engine.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

Moving the throttle lever between the FAST and makes the engine run faster or slower.

Moving the throttle lever to the

Some engine applications use

rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here.

THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER

STOP

position stops the engine.

a

remotely-mounted throttle control

SLOW

\

positions

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CONTROLS & FEATURES

Recoil Starter Grip

Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the engine.

CONTROLS & FEATURES

FEATURES

Oil

Alert@ System (applicable engine types)

The Oil Alert@ system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil the crankcase can fall below automatically stop the engine (the ignition switch

ON

position).

in

the crankcase. Before the

a

safe limit, the Oil Alert@ system

will

remain in the

oil

level in

will

If the engine stops and

25)

before troubleshooting

will

not restart, check the engine oil level (page

in

other areas.

IS

YOUR ENGINE READY

TO

GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service is very important to take a few moments before you operate

life

of your equipment,

it

the

engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct

it,

before you operate the

engine.

Improperly maintaining this engine, or failing before operation, could cause

to

correct

a

problem

a

malfunction in which you could be seriously injured.

Always perform

a

preoperation

inspection before each operation,

and correct

Before beginning your and the throttle lever lever (fixed-speed engi

'

ne)

Check the General Condition

any

problem.

preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level

(adjustable-speed engine) or ignition switch

is

in

the

STOP

of

the Engine

or

OFF

position.

0

Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.

Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the muffler

and recoil starter.

Look for signs Check

that

of

damage.

all

shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts,

and

screws are tightened.

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BEFORE

Check the Engine

OPERATION

Check low oil level can cause engine damage.

The stop the engine before to avoid check the engine

Check the air filter (see page29

to the carburetor, reducing engine performance.

Check the fuel level. Starting reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

Check the Equipment Powered

Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this

engine for any precautions and procedures

before engine startup.

the

engine oil level (see page

Oil

Alert@ system (applicable engine types)

the

oil level falls below safe limits. However,

the

inconvenience of

oil

level before startup.

an

unexpected shutdown, always

).

A dirty air filter

with

a full tank

by

This

25).

Running the engine with

will

automatically

will

restrict air flow

will

help to eliminate or

Engine

that

should be followed

a

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OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the

IMPORTANT SAFEN INFORMATION BEFORE OPERA

TION.

on page 5 and the chapter titled

Carbon monoxide Breathing unconsciousness and even kill you.

Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.

Review the instructions provided engine for any safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, or operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.

To

start a cold engine, pull the choke rod to the

To

restart a warm engine, leave the choke rod in the

To

restart an engine, that has run out of fuel,

the

CLOSED

position after refueling.

it

can cause

gas

with

is toxic.

the

equipment powered by this

CLOSED

OPEN

pull

the choke rod to

OKE

ROD

position.

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Honda GC135 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTROLS & FEATURES

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

CONTROLS

Throttle Lever (adjustable-speed engines)

Recoil Starter Grip

FEATURES

Check the Engine

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

STARTING THE ENGINE