Honda Automobiles GXV270 manual

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GXV270.340 OWNER'S MANUAL ___ 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1985 I-.[...]

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of GXV270 GXV340 engines and is based on GXV270 engine. The DAE type is equipped for both electric and manual starting. The DA type is equipped for manual star- ting only. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available[...]

CONTENTS 1 . SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 3 2 . COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 4 3 . BATTERY CONNECTIONS (for electric starter) .......................... 5 4 . REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE ................................................. 6 5 . PRE-OPERATION CHECK ..[...]

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safe operation - To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the engine at least 3 ft away from buildings and other equipment during operation. Do not place flammable objects such as gasoline, matches, etc., close to the engine while it is running. 9 Refuel in a well-ventilated area with ,the e[...]

2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION RECOIL STARTER STARTER GRIP FUEL FILLER CAP AIR CLEANER OIL F>LLER CAP AND ENGINE TYPE - ELECTRIC STARTER OIL DRAIN PLUG (DAE type) 4[...]

3. BATTERY CONNECTIONS (far electric starter) Use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 AH. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the starter solenoid terminal as shown. Connect the battery negative (-1 cable to an engine mounting bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection. Check the battery cable connections[...]

4. REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE The control lever is provided with a hole for cable attachment. InstaJ a solid wire cable as shown below. Do not use braided wire cable. It I 5x16mm I bo't I i 6[...]

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ~ ~~~ 1. ENGINE OIL CAUTION: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Non-detergent oils and vegetable oils are not recommended. Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent high-detergent, premium quality motor oil certified[...]

2. AIR CLEANER Check the air cleaner elements to be sure they are clean and in good condition. Clean or replace the elements if necessary (page 17). CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result. PAPER ELEMENT FOAM ELEMENT[...]

3. FUEL Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number (9) of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher (unleaded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits). Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel [...]

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol ("gasohol"), be sure the octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of "gasohol" one containing ethanol, and that containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasolin[...]

6. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. 2. Move the control lever to the CHOKE position. NOTE: If the engine is warm or the air temperature is high, move the con- trol lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine starts. 11[...]

3.. With recoil starter: Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. ------- With electric starter: Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. NOTE: Do[...]

7. OPERATION When the engine warms up, move the control lever from the CHOKE posi- tion to the operating position for the desired engine speed. . OIL ALERT BUZZER (oil alert type only) The "OIL ALERT" buzzer will warn you before the engine oil level falls below the safe limit. If the buzzer sounds, stop the engine and add oil (see page 7)[...]

8. STOPPING ,THE ENGINE 1. Move the control lever to the STOP position. 2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. 11 High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. High altitude performance can be improved by installing a s[...]

9. MAINTENANCE The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the engine in good operating condition. Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below. Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust con- tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. CA[...]

1. Oil change Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draning. I. Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug to drain the oil. 2. Install the drain plug and tighten it securely. 3. Refill with the recommended oil (see page 71 and check the oil level. 4. Install the oil filler cap. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 1 .I B (1.2 US [...]

2. Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent car- buretor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more fre- quently when operating the engine in extremely dusty areas. Newer use gasoline ar low .flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could res[...]

~ 3. Spark plug service Recommended spark plug: BPR5ES (NGK) WIGEPR-U (ND) CAUTION: Never use a spark plug of incorrect heat range. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Remove the spark plug cap and use a spark plug wrench to remove the Plug. If the engine has been running, the muffler w[...]

4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread'the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to com- press the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 112 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling a u[...]

4. Spark arrester maintenance (optional part) If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding. 1. Remove the three 5 mm screws and remove the muffler protector. 2. Remove the 8 mm nuts and then remove the identification plate, muffler 3. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler. and gasket. MUFFLER[...]

5. Carburetor adjustment 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating 2. Place the control lever in the SLOW position. 3. With the engine idling, turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm. The correct setting will usually be ap- proximately 1-3/4 turns out from the fully closed position. tem[...]

IO. TRAMSPORTING/STORAGE When transporting the engine, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position and keep the engine level ta prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. Before storing the unit for an extended period; 1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust. 2. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into a sui[...]

1 I. TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start using recoil starter: 1, Is the control lever in the CHOKE position?. 2. Is the fuel valve ON? 3. Is there fuel in the fuel tank? 4. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor? To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on. Ewam If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the spark [...]

Engine will not start using electric starter: 1. Are the battery cables securely connected and free of corrosion? 2. Is the battery fully charged? 3. If the starter motor operates but the engine will not start, follow the troubleshooting procedures described under recoil starter operation. 24[...]

12. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Power equipment description code i GXV270 GJOI GXV340 I G J02 I 410 x 385 x 405 mm 430 x 385 x 410 mm 1 Length x Width x Height (1 6.1 x 15.2 x 15.9 in) I (16.9 x 15.1 x 16.1 in) 1 I Dry weight I I 28 kg (61.7 Ib) 32 kg (i’rl Engine Engine type 337 cc (20.6 cu in) 270 cc (16.5 cu in) Displacement 4-strolte, overhead [...]

13. WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor‘s Limited Warranty. Warranty service is available at any dealership displaying the Honda Power Equipment Engines sign. To locate dealers in your area, look in the yellow pages o[...]

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