OWNER’S MANUAL - Small Engine Suppliers

1 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. owner 'S MANUAL 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 GXV340 GXV390 and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. Gasoline or LPG Fueled Engines This MANUAL should be considered a permanent part of the Engine and should remain with the Engine if resold.

2 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. SAFETY MESSAGES. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have . provided important safety messages in this MANUAL and on the Engine . WARNING: Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message The Engine exhaust from this product is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words, contains chemicals known to the State of DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. California to cause cancer, birth defects or These signal words mean: other reproductive harm.

3 You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY. 31Z1G740 EM3. POM52355F. IPC 3, DANGER HURT if you don't follow instructions. 00X31-Z1G-7400 PRINTED IN GXV340K2 GXV390K1. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY. CONTENTS WARNING HURT if you don't follow instructions. INTRODUCTION .. 1 HELPFUL TIPS &. Safety Messages .. 1 SUGGESTIONS.. 7 You CAN be HURT if you don't follow Damage Prevention Storing Your Engine .. 7 CAUTION instructions. Messages .. 1 Adding A Gasoline Safety Information.. 1 Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and COMPONENT & control Storage Life .. 7 what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. LOCATION .. 2 Draing The Fuel Tank And Throttle Cable Connection .. 2 Carburetor .. 8 DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES.

4 LPG Connection .. 2 Transporting .. 8. You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the Battery Connection .. 2 TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED. BEFORE OPERATION PROBLEMS.. 8. word NOTICE. This word means: CHECKS .. 3 TECHNICAL & CONSUMER. Your Engine or other property can be Is Your Engine INFORMATION .. 8 NOTICE. Ready To Go .. 3 Technical Information .. 8. damaged if you don't follow instructions. OPERATION .. 3 Serial Number Location .. 8. Safe Operating Precautions .. 3 High Altitude Operation .. 9 The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your Starting the Engine .. 3 Oxygenated Fuels .. 9 Engine , other property, or the environment. Setting Engine Speed .. 3 Emission control System Stopping the Engine .. 4 Information.

5 9 SAFETY INFORMATION. SERVICING YOUR Engine .. 4 Air Index .. 10 Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the The Importance of Specifications .. 10. Engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator Maintenance.. 4 Tuneup Specifications .. 10. Maintenance Safety .. 4 Consumer Information .. 10. receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment. Safety Precautions .. 4 Honda Publications.. 10 Your Engine 's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not Maintenance Schedule .. 4 Wiring Diagram .. 10 run the Engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the Refueling .. 5 Distributor's Limited Engine indoors. Fuel Recommendations .. 5 Warranty.. 11 The Engine and exhaust become very hot during operation.

6 Keep Engine Oil .. 5 Emission control System the Engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other Air Cleaner .. 6 Warranty.. 11. Spark Plug .. 6 Distributor/Dealer Locator equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and Spark Arrester .. 7 Information.. 12 do not place anything on the Engine while it is running. Customer Service Information.. 12 Text surrounded by a box is additional information specifically for LPG model engines ONLY. Disregard this information if your Engine is operating on gasoline. 2000 - 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved 1. COMPONENT & control LOCATION. RECOIL COOLING AIR FILTER. STARTER (LPG MODELS) LPG CONNECTIONS. THROTTLE GRIP AIR FILTER FUEL TANK CAP This Engine is certified to comply with EPA and California ARB.

7 control MUFFLER. emission regulations using the Impco Beam regulator specified in the installation instructions (see below). Honda used this regulator and other specific parts and adjustments to demonstrate compliance with the emission regulations. Adjustable fuel system parts must have EPA and California ARB approved tamper resistant features to limit the available adjustment after the fuel system is correctly installed. If an equipment manufacturer did not install your Engine in a product you will need the installation instructions for the Honda certified system (see below). If you choose not to use the Honda fuel system you must use a system that has been certified by the fuel system manufacturer to be used on this Honda Engine . Or if you use SPARK PLUG CAP a fuel system that is not already certified you must have certification OIL FILLER CAP/.

8 DIPSTICK OIL FILTER test data satisfactory to the EPA or the California ARB. The test STARTER. SOLENOID data must prove that the system will meet the emission standard both when the Engine is new and at the end of its emission durability period (250 hours). THROTTLE CABLE CONNECTION. To obtain a copy of the installation instructions for this Engine , contact The throttle lever is provided with THROTTLE an independent Honda Engine distributor, or our Customer Service PULL CABLE. holes for attaching a solid wire CHOKE Department (page 12). ARM 5 mm throttle cable. SCREW. 1. Remove the 5 mm screw and BATTERY CONNECTIONS. the cable holder. Hook the solid CABLE Use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 AH. wire cable end into the throttle HOLDER Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease.

9 Be careful not to lever as shown. connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will short circuit the 2. Move the throttle cable control battery charging system. (located on equipment) into the FAST (or HIGH) throttle THROTTLE. LEVER WARNING. position. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct 3. Move the throttle lever by pulling procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby. the throttle cable until the Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away throttle lever just contacts the from the battery. choke arm. Install the cable holder securing the throttle 1. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the starter solenoid cable and tighten it securely. THROTTLE. LEVER terminal as shown. CHOKE. 4. Move the throttle control ROD 2.

10 Connect the battery negative (-) cable to an Engine mounting bolt, (located on equipment) to move frame bolt, or other good Engine ground connection. the throttle lever to the CHOKE CHOKE. position. Verify the Engine 3. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+). choke rod moves the carburetor terminal as shown. FAST. choke fully closed. Adjust the 4. Connect the battery negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-). adjusting screw until it just CHOKE. ADJUSTING terminal as shown. contacts the choke arm. SCREW. BATTERY NEGATIVE (-). 5. Start the Engine and move the TERMINAL. throttle lever to the FAST (or CHOKE. HIGH) position. Using a BATTERY. tachometer, check the Engine NEGATIVE (-). speed. Loosen the cable holder CABLE.