GX240
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GX270R/RT/T/U/UT Maintenance Information
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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.
Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30
API service category: SE or later
Engine oil capacity:
1.1 ℓ (1.2 US qt)
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OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
OIL DRAIN BOLT
<100 db TYPE>
SQUEEZE THOROUGHLY
FOAM ELEMENT
PAPER
ELEMENT
PAPER ELEMENT
SEDIMENT
CUP
O-RING
Standard spark plug:
BP6ES, BPR6ES (NGK)
W20EP-U, W20EPR-U (DENSO)
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SPARK ARRESTER
SPARK ARRESTER
SCREEN
Clean the carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen with a wire brush. Be careful
not to damage the spark arrester screen.
Loosen the drain screw
to drain the carburetor
thoroughly before
LIGN
TRIANGLE MARK
Set the piston at top dead center of the
compression stroke (both valves fully closed).
FEELER GAUGE
Valve clearance: 0.15 mm ± 0.02 mm (IN)
0.20 mm ± 0.02 mm (EX)
・To increase valve clearance, screw out.
・To decrease valve clearance, screw in.
Remove any carbon deposits from the
combustion chamber using a soft 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
Check the fuel tubes for deterioration, cracks,
and other damage. Replace fuel tube(s) if
necessary.
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THROTTLE STOP SCREW
Specified idle speed:
1,400 ± 150 rpm
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<CYCLONE TYPE>
<SILENT TYPE>
FOAM
ELEMENT
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the
foam element and may transfer to the paper
element, soaking and clogging it.
0.6 - 0.7 mm
WIRE BRUSH
© Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2009
SAE Viscosity Grades
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
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PAPER
ELEMENT
FOAM
ELEMENT
・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.
ROCKER ARM
ROCKER ARM
PIVOT LOCK NUT
ROCKER ARM
PIVOT
VALVE
WIRE BRUSH
NONFLAMMABLE
SOLVENT
ENGINE OIL
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (1)
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
ITEM
Check level ●
Change ●●
Check
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Clean
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(2)
Replace
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(3)
Sediment cup Clean ●
Check-adjust
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Replace
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Spark arrester
(applicable types)
Idle speed Check-adjust
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(4)
Valve clearance Check-adjust
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(4)
Combustion chamber Clean
Fuel tank and filter Clean
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(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.
Every
3 months
or
50 hrs.
Every
year
or
300 hrs.
Each use
First
month
or
20 hrs.
Spark plug
Clean
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (4)
Every
6 months
or
100 hrs.
After every 500 hrs. (4)
Engine oil
Air cleaner
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(5)
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