Honda G 100 Manual

HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS 
STORING  YOUR  ENGINE 
Storage Preparation 
Proper  storage  preparation  is essential  for  keeping  your  engine 
troublefree  and  looking  good.  The  following  steps  will help to keep  rust 
and  corrosion  from  impairing  your  engine’s  function  and  appea\
rance, 
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...

Fuel  system  damage  or  engine  performance  problems  resulting  from\
 
neglected  storage  preparation  are  not  covered  under the Distributor’s 
Limited Warranty. 
You can  extend  fuel  storage  life  by  adding  a  gasoline  stabilizer  t\
hat  is 
formulated  for  that  purpose,  or  you  can  avoid fuel deterioration 
problems  by draining  the  fuel tank  and  carburetor. 
ADDING  A  GASOLINE  STABILIZER  TO  EXTEND  FUEL 
STORAGE  LIFE 
When  adding  a  gasoline  stabilizer,  fill the  fuel...

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
With  the  fuel  valve OFF, remove  and  empty the sediment  cup. 
Turn  the fuel  valve 
ON and  drain  the gasoline  in  the fuel  tank 
into  a  suitable  container. 
Replace  the sediment  cup  and  tighten  securely. 
Drain  the  carburetor  by loosening  the drain  screw. 
Drain  the  gasoline  into  a  suitable  container. 
FUEL  VALVE 
SEDIMENT CUP 
DRAIN SCREW 
Engine oil 
1. Change  the  engine  oil  (see 
page 
15). 
2. Remove  the spark  plug  (see 
page 17). 
3. Pour  a...

Storage Precautions 
If  your  engine  will  be  stored  with  gasoline in the  fuel  tank  and  carburetor,  it 
is  important  to reduce  the  hazard  of  gasoline  vapor  ignition.  Select  a 
well-ventilated  storage  area  away  from  any  appliance  that  operat\
es  with  a 
flame,  such  as a  furnace,  water  heater,  or clothes  dryer. 
Also avoid  any 
area  with  a  spark-producing  electric  motor,  or where  power  tools  are 
operated. 
If  possible,  avoid  storage  areas  with  high...

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED  PROBLEMS 
ENGINE  WILL NOT START I POSSIBLE  CAUSE 1 CORRECTION 
1. Check  choke  lever  Move  choke  lever  to  the 
Choke  lever  in wrong 
position  CLOSE 
position  unless  engine 
position. 
is warm  (p.7) 
2.  Check  fuel. 
Refuel (p.13) 
Out 
of fuel. 
Fuel  valve  OFF.  Turn  fuel valve 
ON. 
Bad  fuel;  engine  stored 
gasoline.  fresh  gasoline  (p.13). 
gasoline,  or  refueled  with 
bad (p.22 
and  23)  Refuel  with  without  treating  or 
draining  Drain  fuel...

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION 
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Serial  Number  Location 
Record  the  engine  serial number  in the  space  below.  You  will need  this 
information  when  ordering  parts and  when  making  technical  or  warranty 
inquiries. 
Engine  serial number: 
GJAE - 
26  

Carburetor Modification For High Altitude Operation 
At  high  altitude,  the standard  carburetor  air-fuel  mixture  will  be too rich. 
Performance  will  decrease,  and  fuel  consumption  will  increase.  A\
  very  rich 
mixture  will  also  foul  the  spark  plug  and  cause  hard  starting.\
 
High  altitude  performance  can  be  improved  by  specific  modificati\
ons 
to the 
carburetor.  If  you  always  operate  your  engine  at  altitudes  abov\
e 1,500 
meters (5,000 feet)  have  an...

Oxygenated Fuels 
Some  conventional  gasolines are being  blended  with  alcohol  or an ether 
compound.  These  gasolines  are  collectively  referred 
to as  oxygenated 
fuels.  To  meet  clean  air  standards,  some  areas  of  the  United  \
States  and 
Canada  use  oxygenated  fuels 
to help  reduce  emissions. 
If  you  use oxygenated  fuel,  be sure  it  is unleaded  and  meets  the  minimum 
octane  rating  requirements. 
Before  using  an  oxygenated  fuel,  try 
to confirm  the  fuel’s...

Emission  Control  System  Information 
Source of Emissions 
The  combustion  process  produces  carbon  monoxide,  oxides  of  nitro\
gen, 
and  hydrocarbons.  Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very 
important  because,  under  certain  conditions,  they  react 
to form 
photochemical  smog  when  subjected 
to sunlight.  Carbon  monoxide  does 
not  react in the  same  way,  but  it  is toxic. 
Honda  utilizes  lean  carburetor  settings  and  other  systems  to  re\
duce  the...

Probiems  That May Affect Emissions 
If  you  are  aware  of  any of the  following  symptoms,  have  your  engine 
inspected  and  repaired  by  your  servicing  dealer. 
Hard  starting  or  stalling  after  starting. Rough  idle. 
Misfiring  or  backfiring  under  load. Afterburning  (backfiring). Black  exhaust  smoke  or high  fuel  consumption. 
Replacement Parts 
The  emission  control  systems  on  your  Honda  engine  were  designed\
,  built, 
and  certified  to  conform  with  EPA  and...