Honda Automobiles G100 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want
to
best results from your new engine and contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have any ques­tions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Illustrations are based on the GIOOQA model. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and should remain with the engine if resold.
operate it safely. This manual
to
help you
to
make changes at any
to
get the
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
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and
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
is,
2
what can happen, and what
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word
NOTICE. This word means:
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The purpose of these messages is other property, or the environment.
Your engine or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.
to
help prevent damage
to
your engine,

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.
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Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the engine indoors.
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The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep the engine at least equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
1
meter
(3
feet) away from buildings and other
Do
not
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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION

AIR
CHOKE LEVER
\
FUEL VALVE
FUEL FILLER CAP
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
OIL FILLER CAP
DRAIN
OIL
PLUG
4
BEFORE
OPERATION
CHECKS
IS YOUR ENGINE READY
For your safety, and very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the engine.
Improperly maintaining this engine, problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a preoperation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem.
Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level and the engine switch is the
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1.
Fuel level (see page 13).
2.
Oil level (see page 14).
3. Air cleaner (see page
4.
General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged parts.
to
TO
GO?
maximize the service life of your equipment, it is
of
any problem you find, or have
or
failure
to
correct
a
OFF
position.
16).
5.
Check the equipment powered by this engine.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any precautions and procedures that should be followed before engine startup.
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OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
INFORMATION
CHECKS
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. unconsciousness and even
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you monoxide.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine startup, shutdown, or operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.
Turn the fuel valve position.
2.
Turn the engine switch ON
position.
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section on page
on
to
page 3 and the
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kill
you.
FUEL VALV
the
ON
to
the
BEFORE OPERATION
to
carbon
SAFETY
ON
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Move the throttle lever slightly.
FOR STARTING A ENGINE: Move the choke lever CLOSE position.
FOR RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE:
Do
not use the choke when the engine is warm temperature is high.
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
down
COLD
to
or
the air
THROTTLE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
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NOTICE
Do
not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
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STARTER GRIP
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7.
If the choke was used engine, move the choke lever the open position as soon as the engine
warms
smoothly without use
to
start the
to
up enough to run
of
the choke.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN

SETTING ENGINE SPEED

Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
Some engine applications use are remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever mown here.
For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
THROTTLE LEVER
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STOPPING
To
stop
THE ENGINE
the
engine
in
an
emergency,
turn
the engine switch to the
OFF
position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.
1.
Move the throttle lever up fully. Some engine applications use remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine­mounted throttle lever snown here.
THROTTLE LEVER
2.
Turn the engine switch
OFF
position.
3.
Turn the fuel valve
to
to
the
the
GlNE SWITCH
OFF
position.
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FUEL
VALVE
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