SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
• Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets
away from the area of operation.
• Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not
run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the
engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep
the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and
do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury.
Read it carefully.
If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
dealer for replacement.
Gasoline is highly flamable and explosive. Turn
engine off and let it cool before refueling
The engine emits toxic poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. Do not run in an enclosed area.
Read Owner's Manual before operation.
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For Canadian types only:
French label comes with
the engine.
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION
SPARK
FUEL
PLUG
TANK
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
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
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.
WARNING
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 flywheel brake lever (A type: throttle lever) is in the STOP
position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (see page 4).
2. Oil level (see page 5).
3. Air cleaner (see page 6).
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.
English
FUEL FILLER CAP
STARTER GRIP
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
AIR
LEVER
CLEANER
CHOKE/
FUEL
THROTTLE
CARBURETOR
VALVE
LEVER
LEVER