Technical Information; Serial Number Location; Battery Connections For Electric Starter; Remote Control Linkage - Honda GX240 Manual Del Propietário

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.
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Battery Connections for Electric Starter (applicable types)
Recommended Battery
GX240 12 V − 14 Ah
GX270
GX340 12 V − 18 Ah
GX390
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the
positive ( ) battery cable to the battery terminal before ＋
connecting the negative ( ) battery cable, so your tools cannot −
cause a short circuit if they touch a grounded part while tightening
the positive ( ) battery cable end. ＋
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct
procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials
away from the battery.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
1. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the starter solenoid
terminal as shown.
2. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to an engine mounting
bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the battery positive ( )
terminal as shown.
4. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to the battery negative
( ) terminal as shown. −
5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease.
NEGATIVE ( ) −
BATTERY CABLE
16
ELECTRIC STARTER
(applicable types)
− __ __ __ __ __ __ __
〜 12 V − 30 Ah
〜 12 V − 30 Ah
Wash hands after handling.
＋
−
＋
−
POSITIVE ( ) BATTERY CABLE ＋

Remote Control Linkage

The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for
optional cable attachment. The following illustrations show
installation examples for a solid wire cable and for a flexible,
braided wire cable. If using a flexible, braided wire cable, add a
return spring as shown.
It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut when
operating the throttle with a remote-mounted control.
REMOTE THROTTLE LINKAGE
RETURN SPRING
THROTTLE LEVER
FRICTION NUT
Flexible wire core
mounting
Solid wire core
mounting
REMOTE CHOKE LINKAGE
＋
STARTER
SOLENOID
ENGLISH
4 mm SCREW
WIRE HOLDER
WIRE
5 mm
CIRCLIP
WIRE HOLDER CHOKE LEVER
OPTIONAL
THROTTLE
LEVER