Before Operation Checks; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Operation; Safe Operating Precautions - Honda iGX270 Manuel De L'utilisateur

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS

IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO?

For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations,
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.
Failure to properly maintain this engine, or failing to correct
a problem before operation, could result in a significant
malfunction.
Some malfunctions can cause seriously injuries or death.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is level
and the engine switch is in the OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
Check the General Condition of the Engine
1. Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline
leaks.
2. Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the muffler
and recoil starter.
3. Look for signs of damage.
4. Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts, bolts, and
screws are tightened.
Check the Engine
1. Check the fuel level (see page 8). Starting with a full tank will help to
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
2. Check the engine oil level (see page 9). Running the engine with a
low oil level can cause engine damage.
If the oil level in the crankcase falls below a safe limit, the Oil Alert
system will either shut off the engine or issue a warning. However, to
avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, always check
the engine oil level before startup.
3. Check the air filter element (see page 10). A dirty air filter element will
restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance.
4. 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.

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY
INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS on
this page.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or
death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly closed area.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine
startup, shutdown, or operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WITH ELECTRIC STARTER:
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the
ON position.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
START position, and hold it
there until the engine starts.
Some engine applications do
not include the engine-
mounted control box with
engine switch shown here.
Refer to the instructions
provided by the equipment
manufacturer.
If the engine fails to start within
5 seconds, release the engine
switch, and wait at least
10 seconds before operating
the starter again.
Using the electric starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time
will overheat the starter motor
and can damage it.
When the engine starts, release
the engine switch, allowing it
to return to the ON position.
ENGLISH
FUEL VALVE LEVER
ON
ON
START
ENGINE SWITCH
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