Very warm storage/temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank. The Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation. You can extend fuel storage life by adding a fuel stabilizer that is formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the

Tampering and Altering Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit. Among those acts that constitute tampering are: l Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or exhaust systems. l Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting mechanism to cause the engine to operate outside its design parameters. L TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following sym

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at thetimeofapprovalforprinting.HondaMotor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No partofthispublicationmay be reproduced without written permission. INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Your safety and the safetyof others are very important. And using this water pump safely isan important res

It must be available to all operators of the pump and should remain with the pump if resold. The information and specifications in this publication are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a U.S.D.A.

Thisowner’smanual is considered a permanentpart of thewater pump and should remain with the water pump if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at thetimeofapprovalforprinting. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however,to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No partofthispublicationmay be reproduced without written permission. Congratulationsonyourselection

MAINTENANCE FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 0.66 US gal (2.5 f) Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refer to page 41 for fuel recommendations and page 67 for information about oxygenated fuels. Never refuel the pump inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks. Keep gasoline lights, barbecues, electric appliances, away power from appliance tools, etc. pilot Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, Wipe up spills

......................... 31 Safety Precautions. ............................. 31 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................... 32 FUEL. ......................................... 33 ENGINE MAINTENANCE .......................... 34 Engine Oil Change. ............................. 34 Engine Oil Recommendations. .................... 35 Air Cleaner Service ............................. 36 Spark Plug Service ............................. 38 Carburetor Adjustment. .......................... 40 Carburet

Extended dry operation will destroy the pump seal. If the unit has been operated dry, stop the engine immediately and allow the pump to cool before adding priming water. PRIMING WATER 4. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve ON. 2. Close the choke lever. NOTE: Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high. ; FUEL VALVE CHQKE LEVER 3. Turn the engine switch to‘the ON position. 4. Move the throttle lever slightly to the left. THROTTLE LEVER 5. Pull the starter

All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. The illustrations in this book are based on the WB20X unless otherwise noted. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the pump and should remain with the pump if it

Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made. 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 0 nce a carburetor is jetted for hiah altitude use, operation at lower altitudes without rejetting-may result inreduced perfor- mance, overheating, and serious engine damage. It is especially important to rejet a carburetor when going from a higher altitude