Honda G 100 Manual

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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  ques- 
tions  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.  Illustrations  are  based  on  the  GIOOQA 
model.  Honda  Motor  Co.,  Ltd.  reserves  the  right 
to make  changes  at  any 
time  without  notice  and  without  incurring  any  obligation.  No  pa\
rt  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. 
SAFETY  MESSAGES 
Your  safety  and  the  safety  of  others  is  very  important.  We  ha\
ve  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  hu\
rt  you  or  others.  Each  safety  message  is preceded  by  a  safety  alert  symbol 
A and 
one  of  three  signal  words:  DANGER,  WARNING,  or CAUTION. 
These  signal  words  mean: 
You  CAN be KILLED  or  SERIOUSLY 
HURT  if  you  don’t  follow  instructions. 
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. 
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							DAMAGE PREVENTION  MESSAGES 
You  will  also  see  other  important  messages  that  are  preceded  by the  word 
NOTICE. 
This  word  means: 
-1 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. 
SAFETY  INFORMATION 
0 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. 
run  the  engine  without  adequate  ventilation,  and  never  run  the \
engine  indoors. 
0 The  engine  and  exhaust  become  very  hot  during  operation.  Keep 
the  engine  at least 1 meter (3 feet)  away  from  buildings  and  other 
equipment  during  operation.  Keep  flammable  materials  away,  and 
do  not  place  anything  on  the  engine  while it  is  running. 
0 Your  engine’s  exhaust  contains  poisonous  carbon  monoxide. Do not 
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							COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION 
AIR CHOKE  LEVER 
 FUEL  VALVE 
FUEL  FILLER  CAP  SPARK  PLUG 
MUFFLER 
OIL  FILLER  CAP  OIL 
DRAIN PLUG 
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							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  e\
ngine  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. 
Improperly  maintaining  this  engine, 
or failure to correct a 
problem  before  operation,  can  cause  a malfunction  in 
which  you  can  be  seriously  hurt  or killed. 
Always  perform  a preoperation  inspection  before  each 
operation,  and  correct  any  problem. 
Before  beginning  your  preoperation  checks,  be  sure  the  engine  is level 
and  the  engine  switch  is  the 
OFF position. 
Always  check  the  following  items  before  you  start  the  engine: 
1. Fuel  level  (see  page  13). 
2. Oil  level  (see  page  14). 
3.  Air  cleaner  (see  page 
16). 
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. 
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							OPERATION 
SAFE  OPERATING  PRECAUTIONS 
Before  operating  the  engine  for  the  first  time,  please  review  \
the SAFETY 
INFORMATION section on page 3 and  the BEFORE  OPERATION CHECKS section  on  page 5. 
Carbon  monoxide  gas  is toxic. 
unconsciousness  and  even kill you. 
Avoid  any  areas  or actions  that  expose  you 
to carbon 
monoxide. 
Review  the  instructions  provided  with  the  equipment  powered  by  \
this 
engine  for  any  safety  precautions  that  should  be observed  with  engine 
startup,  shutdown,  or  operation. 
STARTING  THE  ENGINE FUEL  VALV 
1. Turn  the  fuel  valve to the ON 
position. ON 
2. Turn  the  engine  switch to the ON position. 
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							Move  the  throttle  lever down 
slightly. 
FOR  STARTING A 
COLD ENGINE: 
Move  the  choke  lever 
to CLOSE  position. 
FOR  RESTARTING  A WARM 
ENGINE: 
Do not  use  the  choke  when 
the  engine  is  warm or the  air 
temperature  is  high. 
Pull  the  starter  grip  lightly  until 
resistance  is  felt,  then  pull 
briskly. 
I NOTICE I 
THROTTLE  LEVER 
CHOKE  LEVER 
STARTER  GRIP 
Do not  allow  the  starter  grip  to  snap  back against  the  engine. 
Return  it gently  to  prevent  damage  to the  starter. 
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							7. If  the  choke  was  used to start  the 
engine,  move  the  choke  lever to the  open  position  as  soon  as the 
engine 
warms up  enough  to  run 
smoothly  without  use of the  choke. 
CHOKE  LEVER 
OPEN 
SETTING  ENGINE SPEED 
Position  the  throttle  lever  for  the  desired  engine  speed. 
Some  engine  applications  use  are 
remotely-mounted  throttle  control  rather 
than  the  engine-mounted  throttle  lever  mown  here. 
For  engine  speed  recommendations, 
refer  to  the  instructions  provided  with  the 
equipment  powered  by  this  engine. 
THROTTLE  LEVER 
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							STOPPING THE  ENGINE 
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the  engine  switch  to  the OFF 
position.  Under  normal  conditions,  use  the  following  procedure. 
1. Move the throttle  lever  up  fully. 
Some  engine  applications  use 
remotely-mounted  throttle 
control  rather than the engine- 
mounted  throttle  lever  snown 
here. 
THROTTLE  LEVER 
2. Turn  the engine  switch to the 
OFF position. 
3. Turn  the  fuel  valve to the OFF 
position. 
GlNE  SWITCH 
FUEL VALVE y 
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							SERVICING  YOUR HONDA ENGINE 
THE  IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 
Good  maintenance is essential  for  safe,  economical  and  trouble-free 
operation.  It will  also  help  reduce  pollution. 
before  operation,  can  cause  a malfunction  in which  you 
can  be  seriously  hurt  or  killed. 
Always  follow  the  inspection  and  maintenance 
To help  you  properly  care  for  your  engine,  the  following  pages  in\
clude  a 
maintenance  schedule,  routine  inspection  procedures,  and  simple 
maintenance  procedures  using  basic  hand 
tools. Other  service  tasks  that 
are  more  difficult,  or  require  special tools, are  best  handled  by profession- 
als  and  are  normally  performed by a  Honda  technician  or  other  qualified 
mechanic. 
The  maintenance  schedule  applies 
to normal  operating  conditions. If you 
operate  your  engine  under  severe  conditions,  such  as  sustained  high-load 
or  high-temperature  operation,  or  use  in unusually  wet  or  dusty  conditions, 
consult  your  servicing  dealer  for  recommendations  applicable 
to your 
individual  needs  and  use. 
Maintenance,  replacement,  or  repair of the  emission  control  devices 
and  systems  may  be  performed  by  any  engine  repair  establishment 
or individual,  using  parts  that  are  “certified”  to EPA standards. 
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