GXH50 Maintenance Information

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (1) First Every Every Every Every G SPARK ARRESTER H
Perform at every indicated month or operating Month 3 Months 6 Months Year 2 Years SCREEN
Each Use THROTTLE STOP
hour interval, whichever comes first. or or or or or SCREW
ITEM 10 Hrs. 25 Hrs. 50 Hrs. 100 Hrs. 300 Hrs.
Check level ●
Engine oil A B C
Change ● ● (3) Standard idle speed:
Check ● 2,500 ± 200 rpm
Air cleaner D BRUSH
Clean ● (2)
Check-adjust ●
Spark plug E
A Replace ●
Be careful not to damage ・On some applications the engine speed is fixed and does not idle.
the screen. ・The standard idle speed may be different depending on the
Spark arrester
F G Clean ● (5) Replace the spark arrester application. Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions
(applicable types)
if it has breaks or holes. for specific idle speed setting.
Idle speed H Check-adjust ● (4)
Valve clearance I J Check-adjust ● (4)
Combustion chamber K Clean After every 300 Hrs. (4) ALIGNMENT MARK
I
Fuel tank and filter Clean ● (4) Pull the recoil starter rope and set
L
Fuel tube Check Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (4) the piston at top dead center of the
(1) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals. compression stroke. (Align the cutout
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. in the flywheel fin or the boss on the
(3) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. flywheel with the alignment mark "△"
(4) These items should be serviced by your Honda servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. on the fan cover.)
Refer to the Honda shop manual for servicing procedures. ・If the exhaust side opens when the
(5) In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive 2006/42/EC is enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer. cutout in the flywheel fin is in line CUTOUT
with the alignment mark, turn the BOSS
recoil starter pulley one turn and
A OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK B C align the marks.
OIL FILLER
UPPER LIMIT
CAP/DIPSTICK
LOCK NUT
J ROCKER ARM K CLEANING BRUSH
SEALING 07998-VA20100
WASHER ADJUSTING
SCREW THICK PAPER
OIL DRAIN OR
OIL FILLER HOLE (bottom edge) LOWER LIMIT PLUG AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EQUIVALENT
CONTAINER
Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler Allow the used oil to drain completely, then Engine oil capacity: 0.25 ℓ (0.26 US qt)
neck, but do not screw it in, then remove it to reinstall the oil drain plug and a new washer, Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 ELECTRICAL
API service classification: SJ or later FEELER GAUGE
check the oil level. and tighten the oil drain plug securely. DRILL

Standard valve clearance: 0.08 ± 0.02 mm (IN) Do not press the cleaning brush with
AIR CLEANER BODY SIDE ELECTRODE 0.11 ± 0.02 mm (EX) force against the combustion chamber.
D E F MUFFLER
0.6 - 0.7 mm SPECIAL
AIR CLEANER (0.024 - 0.028 in) SCREW
C COVER D L
K FUEL TANK
Measure the spark
plug electrode gap
with a wire-type ・Clean the fuel tank with cleaning solvent,
feeler gauge. and allow the fuel tank to dry thoroughly.
FILTER ELEMENT Correct the gap, ・Remove the clogged foreign material from
if necessary, by FUEL FILTER the fuel filter, and check the fuel filter for
Clean the filter element in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry carefully bending
thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry. damage.
the side electrode. SPARK ARRESTER ・Check the fuel tube for deterioration,
Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. FUEL TUBE
The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the element. Recommended spark plug: cracks or signs of leakage.
MUFFLER PROTECTOR
Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover, using a moist rag. CR5HSB (NGK)
Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor. U16FSR-UB (DENSO) 5 mm BOLTS (3)

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