Unique Industries Honda GX690 - Manual (Page 7)

ENGLISH
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Burns from hot parts.
Injury from moving parts.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REFUELING
Recommended Fuel
7
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance
or repairs. To prevent accidental startup, disconnect the spark
plug cap. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
Operate outside, away from open windows or doors.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a non-flammable solvent,
not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames
away from all fuel related parts.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
These items should be serviced by your Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service
procedures.
For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine
proper maintenance intervals.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-
warrantable failures.
Unleaded gasoline
U.S.
Except U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pump octane rating 86 or higher
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane rating of 91
or higher).
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the
engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames
or sparks.
You may use unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol
must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels
with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine
damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above are not covered under the Warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent
basis, please refer to the fuel section of the STORING YOUR
ENGINE chapter (see page
) for additional information
regarding fuel deterioration.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental
damage. Wipe up spills immediately.
Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, barbecues,
electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the
engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refuel carefully to avoid
spilling fuel. It may be necessary to lower the fuel level depending
on operating conditions. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap
securely.
Refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for refuelling.
With the engine stopped and on a level surface, remove the fuel
filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is
low.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline
mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled
fuel is not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Refuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Replace the paper filter element only.
Refer to the Shop Manual.
(1)
(2)
(3)
In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive
2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your
servicing dealer. (4)
11 REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every
indicated month or
operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
ITEM
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Spark arrester
(
)
Idle speed
Valve clearance
Combustion
chamber
Fuel filter
Fuel tube
Check level
Change
Replace
Check
Clean
Replace
Check-adjust
Replace
Clean
Check-adjust
Check-adjust
Clean
Replace
Check
First
Month
or
20 Hrs
Refer
to
Page
8
8
9
9
9
10
11
Every 6
Months
or
100 Hrs
(1)
(4)
Every
Year
or
300 Hrs
(2)
(2)
(2)
Every 2
Years
or
500 Hrs
Each
Use
Every 200 Hrs.
After every 1000 Hrs. (2)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
applicable types
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