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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.

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. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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.

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

GXV50 · GXV57

United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:

We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer.

SAFETY MESSAGES

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

CONTENTS

A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol

CAUTION.

and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

This word means:

Your engine or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your engine, other property, or the environment.

INTRODUCTION .......................

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SAFETY MESSAGES ................

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SAFETY INFORMATION ..........

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COMPONENT & CONTROL

LOCATION ................................

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FEATURES ................................

.3

BEFORE OPERATION

CHECKS ....................................

.3

OPERATION ..............................

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SAFE OPERATING

PRECAUTIONS .....................

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STARTING THE ENGINE ......

.4

SETTING ENGINE SPEED .....

.5

STOPPING THE ENGINE ......

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SERVICING YOUR ENGINE .....

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THE IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE ....................

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY ......

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......

.6

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE ............................

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REFUELING ...........................

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ENGINE OIL ...........................

.7

Recommended Oil ............

.7

Oil Level Check ..................

.8

Oil Change .........................

.8

AIR CLEANER ........................

.9

Inspection ..........................

.9

Cleaning ............................

.9

SPARK PLUG ........................

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SPARK ARRESTER .............

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HELPFUL TIPS &

SUGGESTIONS ......................

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TRANSPORTING ................

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TAKING CARE OF

UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ....

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Serial Number Location

Remote Control Linkage

Information

Specifications

Quick Reference

Information

Information

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Emission Control System

Distributor/Dealer Locator

.12

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Carburetor Modifications for

High Altitude Operation .....

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.13

Air Index ..............................

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Tuneup Specifications ........

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.15

Wiring Diagram ..................

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Customer Service

Information .........................

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