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SPARK ARRESTER (applicable types)
The spark arrester may be standard or an optional part, depending
on the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine
without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark
arrester is available from authorized Honda servicing dealers.
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 it to
cool before servicing the spark arrester.
Spark Arrester Removal
1. Remove the two 8 mm nuts and remove the muffler from the
cylinder.
2. Remove the three 4 mm screws from the exhaust deflector, and
remove the deflector.
3. Remove the 6 mm screw and four 5 mm screws from the
muffler protector and remove the muffler protector.
4. Remove the two 5 mm screws from the spark arrester, and
remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
6 mm SCREW
8 mm NUTS
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits
from the spark arrester screen. Be careful
not to damage the screen. Replace the
spark arrester if it has breaks or holes.
2. Install the spark arrester, muffler
protector, exhaust deflector and muffler
in the reverse order of disassembly.
IDLE SPEED
Adjustment
1. Start the engine outdoors, and
allow it to warm up to
operating temperature.
2. Move the throttle lever to its
minimum position.
3. Turn the throttle stop screw to
obtain the standard idle speed.
Standard idle speed: 1,400 ± 150 rpm
5 mm SCREWS
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
4 mm SCREW
5 mm
SCREWS
MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTER
SCREEN
THROTTLE STOP SCREW
HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
STORING YOUR ENGINE
Storage Preparation
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
trouble-free 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. Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any
damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film
of oil.
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air
cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that passes through the
air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
Fuel
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause
damage to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with
your servicing dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated
gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel
system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially
filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration
problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the
gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the
Warranty.
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