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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to
get the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely.
OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it
carefully before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
if you have any questions about your engine, consult an
authorized Honda servicing dealer.
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
All information in this publication
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08/02/15 10:44:58 32Z3S600_002 SAFETY INFORMATION COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop STANDARD TYPES the engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator MUFFLER FUEL TANK FUEL FILLER CAP receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment. LED Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and AIR CLEANER pets away from the area of operation. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not r
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08/02/15 10:45:26 32Z3S600_003 BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate 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 failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be se
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08/02/15 10:45:51 32Z3S600_004 OPERATION If the electric starter will not operate: (with recoil starter types) SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 1. Push the manual start lever. Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE STANDARD TYPES OPERATION CHECKS on page 3 . MANUAL START LEVER For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that ca
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08/02/15 10:46:13 32Z3S600_005 RECOIL STARTER TYPES: 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the 1. Move the fuel valve lever (applicable types) to the ON position. starter grip gently. Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. FUEL VALVE LEVER (applicable types) Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. ON STARTER GRIP O ON N 2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
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08/02/15 10:46:41 32Z3S600_006 STOPPING THE ENGINE SERVICING YOUR ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble- procedure. free operation. It will also help reduce pollution. 1. Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Some engine types use a remote-mounted throttle control. Refer Improper maintenance, or f
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08/02/15 10:47:16 32Z3S600_007 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REFUELING (LOW PROFILE TYPES) STANDARD TYPES Follow the equipment manufacturers recommendation for REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Each First Every 6 Every Every Refer refueling. Perform at every Use Month Months Year 2 Years to REFUELING (STANDARD TYPES) indicated month or or or or or Page operating hour interval, 20 Hrs 100 Hrs 300 Hrs 500 Hrs Recommended Fuel whichever comes first. Unleaded gasoline ITEM U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher Engin
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08/07/17 19:32:51 32Z3S600_008 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the maximum fuel level limit of the ENGINE OIL fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use engine. 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. Recommended Oil FUEL FILLER CAP Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the CHAIN requirements for API service categorySJorlater(or equivalent). Always check the API service label on the oil container to be sur
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08/02/15 10:47:58 32Z3S600_009 Oil Change AIR CLEANER Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing quickly and completely. engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean or replace the air filter more often than specified in the 1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.
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08/02/15 10:48:26 32Z3S600_010 6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using 5. Clean the foam filter element if it is to be reused. a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor. Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry. 7. Place the foam filter element over the paper element, and Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all reinst
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08/02/15 10:48:53 32Z3S600_011 SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTER Recommended Spark Plugs: BKR7E-E (NGK) The spark arrester must be serviced every 6 months or 100 hours K22PR-UR (DENSO) to keep it functioning as designed. The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow it to normal engine operating temperatures. cool before servicing the spark arrester. Spark Arrester Removal (standard types) An incorrect spark plug can cause engine
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08/02/15 10:49:18 32Z3S600_012 Spark Arrester Removal (low profile types) 6mmBOLT 10 35 mm FLANGE BOLT 1. Remove the three 6 mm bolts from the exhaust pipe protector and remove the exhaust pipe protector. 2. Remove the two 6 mm bolts from the lower shroud and remove the lower shroud. 3. Loosen the two 6 16 mm bolt washers and 10 35 mm flange bolt to make the clearance for 6 mm bolts removing, then slide the muffler stay as shown. 4. Remove the six 6 mm bolts from the lower muffler protector M
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08/02/15 10:49:47 32Z3S600_013 HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS Engine Oil STORING YOUR ENGINE 1. Change the engine oil (see page 9 ). Storage Preparation 2. Remove the spark plug (see page 11 ). Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to 3. Pour a tablespoon 5 10 cm (5 10 cc) of clean engine oil into keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and the cylinder. appearance, and will make the engine e
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08/02/15 10:50:14 32Z3S600_014 Draining the Carburetor If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the fuel. engine will smoke brie
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08/02/15 10:50:33 32Z3S600_015 ENGINE WILL Possible Cause Correction TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOT START STANDARD TYPES 1. Electric Battery Recharge battery. Serial Number Location starting discharged. Record the engine serial (applicable number, engine type, and date types): Fuse burnt out. Replace fuse. of purchase in the space below. Check battery (p. 12). You will need this information and fuse. when ordering parts and when 2. Check control Choke open. Move choke lever making technical or warran
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08/02/15 10:50:48 32Z3S600_016 Battery Connections for Electric Starter (applicable types) Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation Recommended Battery At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be iGX440 12 V 24 Ah too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that
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08/07/17 19:33:17 32Z3S600_017 Emission Control System Information Replacement Parts The emission control systems on your Honda engine were Source of Emissions designed, built, and certified to conform with EPA, California The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of (models certified for sale in California), and Canadian emission nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides regulations. We recommend the use of Honda Genuine parts of nitrogen is very important bec
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08/07/17 19:33:37 32Z3S600_018 Specifications (standard types) Tuneup Specifications ITEM SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE PTO shaft type S Spark plug gap 0.7 0.8 mm Refer to page: 11 Length Width 407 505 456 mm (0.028 0.031 in) Height (16.0 19.9 18.0 in) Valve clearance IN: 0.12 0.02 mm See your Dry mass [weight] 39.4 kg (86.9 lbs) (cold) EX: 0.15 0.02 mm authorized Engine type 4-stroke, overhead camshaft, single Honda dealer cylinder Other No other adjustments needed. Displacement 438 cm (26.7 cu
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08/02/15 10:51:46 32Z3S600_019 Quick Reference Information Wiring Diagrams 1 FUSE 3 A 13 FUEL CUT SOLENOID 2 FUSE 30 A 14 IGINITION COIL Fuel Unleaded gasoline (Refer to page 7) 3 FUEL CUT SOLENOID 15 SPARK PLUG U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher RECTIFIER 16 OIL LEVEL SWITCH Except Research octane rating 91 or higher 4 REGULATOR RECTIFIER 17 ECM U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher Engine oil SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later, for general use. 5 ENGINE GROUND 18 STEP MOTOR (GOV) Refer to page 8. 6
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08/02/15 10:52:05 32Z3S600_020 ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES (20 A) 20 ENGLISH
