Maintenance Information

GX120 ·GX160 ·GX200 Maintenance Information
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1/2 REDUCTION (CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH TYPE)
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
BOLT
<CYCLONE TYPE>
<DUAL ELEMENT TYPE>
1/6 REDUCTION
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ROCKER ARM
Standard valve clearance:
0.15 mm ± 0.02 mm (IN)
0.20 mm ± 0.02 mm (EX)
ROCKER ARM
PIVOT LOCK NUT
ROCKER ARM
PIVOT
FEELER GAUGE
Standard spark plug:
BP6ES, BPR6ES (NGK)
W20EP-U, W20EPR-U (DENSO)
FOAM ELEMENT
Refer to the
cleaning of
foam element.
Engine oil capacity: 0.56 (GX120)
0.58 (GX160), 0.6 (GX200)
Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30
API service category: SE or later
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LIGN
TOP HOLE
Set the piston at top dead center of the
compression stroke (both valves fully closed).
THROTTLE STOP SCREW
Standard idle speed:
1,400 ± 150 rpm
OIL DRAIN
BOLT
UPPER LIMIT
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
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<OIL BATH TYPE>
Air cleaner oil capacity: 60 cm³ (2.0 US oz)
OIL
LEVEL
FOAM
ELEMENT
Refer to the
cleaning of
foam element.
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IR CLEANER
CASE
Fill the air cleaner case to the level mark
with the same oil that is recommended fo
r
the engine.
SIDE ELECTRODE
Measure the plug gap
with a wire-type feele
r
gauge.
If necessary, adjust the
gap by bending the side
electrode.
GAP:
0.7 - 0.8 mm
Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow
compressed air (not exceeding 207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm²
, 30 psi) through the element from the inside.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the paper fibers.
© Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2009
SAE Viscosit
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MBIENT TEMPERATURE
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Insert the dipstick in the oil filter neck, but do
not screw it in. Remove the dipstick and
check the oil level.
CONTAINER
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UPPER LIMIT
Oil capacity: 0.15
FILLER BOLT
OIL
LEVEL
BOLT
Oil capacity: 0.5
PAPER
ELEMENT
FOAM ELEMENT
Refer to the
cleaning of
foam element.
CYCLONE HOUSING
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IR GUIDE
Remove the cyclone
housing and air
guide.
Wash the parts with
water, dry them
thoroughly, and
reassemble them.
PAPER ELEMENT
FOAM ELEMENT
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<LOW PROFILE TYPE>
Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high
flash point solvent.
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llow the element to dry thoroughly.
Soak the air filter element in clean engine oil
and squeeze out the excess oil.
IR FILTER ELEMENT
SQUEEZE THOROUGHLY
NONFLAMMABLE
SOLVENT
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the
foam element and may transfer to the
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p
er element, soakin
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and clo
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in
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it.
ENGINE OIL
On some applications the engine speed is
fixed and does not idle.
The standard idle speed may be different
depending on the application.
Refer to the equipment manufacturer's
instructions for specific idle speed setting.
TRIANGLE MARK
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Remove any carbon deposits from
the combustion chamber using a soft
wire brush.
WIRE BRUSH
FUEL FILTER
JOINT NUT
Clean the fuel tank
with nonflammable
solvent and allow
the fuel tank to dry
thoroughly.
Clean the filter with
nonflammable
solvent.
Inspect the fuel
filter to be sure it is
undamaged.
O-RING
FUEL FILTER
FUEL TUBE
Inspect for cracks or
deterioration and replace
if necessary.
Use the same oil as
used in the engine.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (1)
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
ITEM
Check level
Change
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Reduction case oil Check level
(applicable types) Change
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Check
Clean
(2)
Replace
(3)
Sediment cup Clean
Check-adjust
Replace
Spark arrester
(applicable types)
Idle speed Check-adjust
(4)
Valve clearance Check-adjust
(4)
Combustion chamber Clean
Fuel tank and filter Clean
(4)
Fuel tube Check
(1) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) Replace paper element type only.
(4) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to Honda shop manual for servicing procedures.
(5) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive 2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer.
Spark plug
Clean
After every 500 hrs. (4)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (4)
(5)
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Every
6 months
or
100 hrs.
Every
3 months
or
50 hrs.
Every
year
or
300 hrs.
Each use
First
month
or
20 hrs.
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