Idle Speed; Helpful Tips & Suggestions; Storing Your Engine - Honda GX270 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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. The throttle
lever is mounted on the equipment powered by this engine.
Refer to the instructions provided with that equipment for
information about your specific throttle control.
3. Turn the throttle stop screw to obtain the standard idle speed.
Standard idle speed: 1,400±150 rpm
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 30 days from keeping
the fuel in the fuel tank, 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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