Honda iGX800 - User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine! We want to help you

to get the best results from your new engine and to operate it

safely. This manual contains information on how to do that;

please read it carefully before operating the engine. If a problem

should arise, or if you have any questions about your engine,

consult an authorized Honda servicing dealer.

All information in this publication is based on the latest product

information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co.,

Ltd. 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.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine

and should remain with the engine if resold.

Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by

this engine for any additional information regarding engine

startup, shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special

maintenance instructions.

United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:

We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its

coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty

policy is a separate document that should have been given to you

by your dealer.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have

provided important safety messages in this manual and on the

engine. Please read these messages carefully.

A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt

you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert

symbol and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or

CAUTION.

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen,

and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES

You will also see other important messages that are preceded by

the word NOTICE.

This entire book is filled with important safety information –

please read it carefully.

iGX700 ∙ iGX800

37ZEA601

00X37-ZEA-6010

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

This word means:

Your engine, other property, or the environment can

be damaged if you don't follow instructions.

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

iGX700 • iGX800

CONTENTS

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

INTRODUCTION...................1

SAFETY MESSAGES.............1

SAFETY INFORMATION........2

SAFETY LABEL LOCATION....2

COMPONENT & CONTROL

LOCATION ..........................3

FEATURES ..........................3

BEFORE OPERATION

CHECKS .............................4

OPERATION ........................4

SAFE OPERATING

PRECAUTIONS..................4

STARTING THE ENGINE.....5

STOPPING THE ENGINE .....5

SETTING ENGINE SPEED....6

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE ....6

THE IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE.................6

MAINTENANCE SAFETY ....6

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....7

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE .......................7

REFUELING.......................7

Recommended Fuel.........7

ENGINE OIL ......................8

Recommended Oil...........8

Oil Level Check ..............8

Oil Change.....................8

AIR CLEANER ...................9

Inspection......................9

Cleaning........................9

SPARK PLUG..................10

SPARK ARRESTER .......... 10

HELPFUL TIPS &

SUGGESTIONS ..................11

STORING YOUR ENGINE

...11

TRANSPORTING ............. 12

TAKING CARE OF

UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ... 12

FUSE REPLACEMENT ......13

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

...13

Serial Number Location ....13

Battery Connections for

Electric Starter................14

Emission Control System

Information.....................14

Air Index ........................15

Specifications .................16

Tuneup Specifications......16

Quick Reference

Information.....................16

Wiring Diagrams..............17

CONSUMER INFORMATION

...18

Warranty and

Distributor/Dealer

Locator Information .........18

Customer Service

Information.....................18

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PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Digital CDI with variable timing
Cooling System	Forced air
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Forced Splash
Fuel Tank Capacity	N/A (External Tank)
Displacement	779 cc
Starting System	Electric

Honda iGX800 - User Manual

Table of Contents

Summary

Safety Messages

Safety Signal Words Explained

Safety Information

General Safety Information

Safety Label Location and Identification

Before Operation Checks

General Engine Condition Checks

Operation

Safe Operating Precautions

Starting the Engine

Engine Starting Procedure

Stopping the Engine

Engine Stopping Procedure

Servicing Your Engine

Importance of Engine Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Refueling

Refueling Procedure and Tips

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule and Intervals

Engine Oil

Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Level Check Procedure

Engine Oil Change Procedure

Air Cleaner

Air Cleaner Inspection and Cleaning

Spark Plug

Recommended Spark Plug

Spark Plug Inspection and Service

Storing Your Engine

Engine Storage Preparation

Fuel Tank Draining

Taking Care of Unexpected Problems

Engine Will Not Start Troubleshooting

Engine Lacks Power Troubleshooting

Fuse Replacement

Fuse Inspection and Replacement

Battery Connections for Electric Starter

Battery Connection Procedure

Tampering and Altering

Tampering and Altering Emission Systems

Maintenance

Owners Maintenance Responsibility