TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS. Honda iGX 440 70 Pages

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS. Honda iGX 440

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Below you will find brief information for Engine iGX440. The Honda iGX440 Engine is a powerful and reliable engine that is ideal for a variety of applications, including lawn mowers, generators, and water pumps. The engine features a durable cast-iron cylinder and a compact design. It is easy to start and maintain, and it is designed to provide long-lasting performance.

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Draining the Carburetor

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

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.

If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

TRANSPORTING

1.

Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the engine-powered equipment on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials.

2.

Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline from the carburetor.

Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES:

Check the LED on the ECM

3.

After all the fuel has drained into the container, tighten the drain screw securely.

Storage Precautions

If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a sparkproducing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust and corrosion.

Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.

With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover.

A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and corrosion.

If equipped with a battery for electric starter types, recharge the battery once a month while the engine is in storage.

This will help to extend the service life of the battery.

Removal from Storage

Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION

CHECKS section of this manual (see page 3 ).

LED

To perform the LED check, the engine must be connected to a battery and the engine switch must be in the ON position.

ENGINE WILL

NOT START

1.

LED is not lit.

2.

3.

4.

5.

LED is lit.

LED blinks twice.

Take engine to an authorized

Honda servicing dealer, or refer to shop manual.

ECM

LED blinks 3 or more times.

Possible Cause

Fuse burnt out.

Fuel, engine oil, spark plug, etc.

Engine oil level low.

ECM,

TE sensor, power coil.

ECM, sensors, etc.

Correction

Replace fuse

(p. 12).

after replacing fuse, turn the engine switch to the ON position once again.

Check the BEFORE

OPERATION

CHECKS (p. 3).

Fill with the recommended oil to the proper level

(p. 8).

Take engine to an authorized Honda servicing dealer, or refer to shop manual.

Replace or repair faulty components as necessary.

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ENGLISH

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Key Features

  • Cast-iron cylinder
  • Durable design
  • Reliable performance
  • Easy to start
  • Easy to maintain

Frequently Answers and Questions

What type of fuel does the iGX440 engine use?
The iGX440 engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91 or higher).
How often should I change the engine oil?
The recommended service interval for changing engine oil is every 20 hours of operation or every 3 months, whichever comes first.

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