Honda Car Engine G100 Owner's Manual

Honda Car Engine G100 Owner's Manual

Honda g100 car engine owner's manual

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Honda Car Engine G100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Click SAVE to save this manual to your computer. Thank you for choosing Honda.
  • Page 2 E N G I N E S ' OWNER'S MANUAL GlOO The engine exhaust from this roduct contains chemicals known to t e State of Cahfornla to cause cancer, blrth defects or other reproductwe harm. 0 Honda Motor Co., LTd. 2000 31260623 1200.2000.
  • Page 3: Safety Messages

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want best results from your new engine and contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES You will also see other important messages that are preceded NOTICE. This word means: The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your engine, other property, or the environment. SAFETY INFORMATION Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency.
  • Page 5: Component & Control Location

    COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION CHOKE LEVER FUEL VALVE FUEL FILLER CAP SPARK PLUG MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN PLUG...
  • Page 6: Before Operation Checks

    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 engine 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.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the INFORMATION section on page CHECKS section on page 5. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. unconsciousness and even Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.
  • Page 8 Move the throttle lever slightly. FOR STARTING A ENGINE: Move the choke lever to CLOSE position. FOR RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE: not use the choke when the engine is warm temperature is high. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
  • Page 9: Choke Lever

    If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke lever to the open position as soon as the warms engine up enough to run smoothly without use 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...
  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE stop the engine in an 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. Turn the engine switch to the position.
  • Page 11: Servicing Your Honda Engine

    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 include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we canno warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. Failure properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever ITEM Engine Check Air cleaner Spark plug Check-readjust Clean Sediment SDark arrester Clean Check-adiust speed Idle Combustion chamber Valve Clearance Fuel tank filter Clean Fuel Emission related items Service more frequently when used in dusty...
  • Page 14 REFUELING Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life. be burned or seriously injured when refueling. Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel Wipe up spills immediately.
  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL Recommended Oil Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SJ. Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SJ. SAE IOW-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range.
  • Page 16 Oil Change Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Place a suitable container next to the oil drain bolt area. Wipe the oil filler area clean, then remove the oil filler cap/ dipstick.
  • Page 17: Air Cleaner Cover

    AIR CLEANER A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow engine performance. Inspect the filter element each time the engine operated. You will need to clean the filter element more frequently than usual if you operate the engine in very dusty areas. p E i q Operating the engine without a filter, or with damaged filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
  • Page 18: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BPMR4A The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal engine operating temperatures. NOTICE Incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1.
  • Page 19 Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the proper size spark plug wrench to compress the washer. When installing a new spark plug, tighten plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
  • Page 20: Sediment Cup Cleaning

    SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING Move the fuel valve sediment cup and O-ring. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
  • Page 21 The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow before servicing the spark arrester. Spark Arrester Removal two 6 Remove the muffler cover. Remove the remove the muffler deflector, arrester plate and spark arrester.
  • Page 22: Helpful Tips & Suggestions

    HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS STORING YOUR ENGINE Storage Preparation Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine troublefree and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again. Cleaning If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning.
  • Page 23: Adding A Gasoline Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Storage Life

    Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation are not covered under Limited Warranty. You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
  • Page 24 With the fuel valve Turn the fuel valve into a suitable container. Replace the sediment cup and tighten securely. Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw. Drain the gasoline into a suitable container. DRAIN SCREW Engine oil 1. Change the engine oil (see 15).
  • Page 25 Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline 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 spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
  • Page 26: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Check choke lever position 2. Check fuel. 3. Remove and inspect spark Plug. 4. Take the Honda engine to a Honda engine dealer, or to shop manual. LOSS OF POWER 1.
  • Page 27: Technical & Consumer Information

    TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Location Record the engine serial number in the space below. You will need this information when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Engine serial number: GJAE...
  • Page 28 Carburetor Modification For High Altitude Operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very ric mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications carburetor.
  • Page 29 Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements.
  • Page 30 Emission Control System Information Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control important because, under certain conditions, they react photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic. Honda utilizes lean carburetor settings and other systems to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons.
  • Page 31 Probiems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer. Hard starting or stalling after starting. Rough idle. Misfiring or backfiring under load. Afterburning (backfiring). Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
  • Page 32 Specifications Rated speed is 3,600 rpm. Specifications are subject Tuneup Specifications ITEM Valve Clearance (cold) Other specifications Quick Reference Information Fuel Engine Oil change without notice. SPECIFICATION 0.08 - 0.16 mm (0.003 0.006 in) other adjustments needed. Unleaded gasoline with a pump oclane rating of 66 or higher (page 13).
  • Page 33: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Honda Publications These publications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing you engine. You may order them from an authorized Honda enaine servicing dealer. Shop This manual covers complete maintenance and Manual overhaul procedures. It is intended to be used by a skilled technician.

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