Manual Honda GCV140 (page 5 of 64) (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish)

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ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you get

the best results from your new engine and operate it safely. This

manual 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. American Honda Motor

Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any 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.

Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this

engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,

shutdown, operation, adjustments, or any special maintenance

instructions.

CONTENTS

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are 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

 and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or

CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and

what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the

word NOTICE.

This word means:

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your

engine, other property, or the environment.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• 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.

• Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets

away from the area of operation.

• Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do

not run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the

engine indoors.

• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep

the engine at least 1 meter away from buildings and other

equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and

do not place anything on the engine while it is running.

SAFETY LABEL LOCATION

The label shown on page 1 contains important safety information.

Please read it carefully. See page 1.

This label is considered a permanent part of your engine. So if the

label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a

replacement.

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.

Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is

level and the flywheel brake lever, throttle lever, or engine stop switch

is in the STOP or OFF position.

Always check the following items before you start the engine:

1. Fuel level (see page 8).

2. Oil level (see page 9).

3. Air cleaner (see page 9).

4. General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged

parts.

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.

SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (ALL TYPES). . . . . . Page 6

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

SPARK PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

FLYWHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . Page 9

SPARK ARRESTER (if equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

STORING YOUR ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

CONSUMER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

 DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

 WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don't follow instructions.

 CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

instructions.

NOTICE

Your engine or other property can be damaged

if you don’t follow instructions.

 WARNING

Improperly maintaining this engine, or failing to correct a problem

before operation, could cause a malfunction in which you could be

seriously injured.

Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation,

and correct any problem.

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