Honda Power Equipment QP205SH manual Inspection Engine, Before Starting, Oil Type, Season

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INSPECTION (ENGINE)

CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to operate the pump until the Safety Information, General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been read and thoroughly understood.

BEFORE STARTING

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the pump, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.

Engine Oil Check

1.To check the engine oil level, place the pump on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (See Figure 5) and wipe clean.

Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal

3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (See Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 5). Maximum oil capacity is 0.61 quarts (0.58 liters).

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

Figure 6. Engine Oil DipStick (Oil Level

Table 5. Oil Type

Season

Temperature

Oil Type

Summer

25°C or Higher

SAE 10W-30

Spring/Fall

25°C~10°C

SAE 10W-30/20

Winter

0°C or Lower

SAE 10W-10

DANGER

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the pump if the engine is hot! or running.

Fuel Check

1.Remove the gasoline cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visually inspect to see if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately!

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Contents Model QP205SH This Manual Must Accompany the Equipment AT ALL TimesProposition 65 Warning Page Table of Contents QP205SH Centrifugal PumpParts Ordering Procedures Ordering parts has never been easierSafety Information Safety MessagesGeneral Safety Pump Safety„ Never open the priming plug when pump Serious damage to the equipment or engineFuel Safety Engine SafetyBefore servicing equipment Transporting Safety Battery Safety Electric Start only„ Use well-insulated gloves when picking up the battery Emissions Information Label must remain with the engine for its entire lifeSpecifications Pump Specifications PumpDry Net Weight ModelSpecifications Engines Specifications EngineEngine General Information Pump Components Drain Plug Remove this plug to drain water from the pumpInitial Servicing Basic EngineMuffler Used to reduce noise and emissions Inspection Engine Before StartingOil Type SeasonSetup Place the engine ON/OFF switch See in the on position OperationStarting the Engine Place the engine fuel valve lever See to the on positionAlways run engine at full speed while pumping Stopping the EnginePlace the fuel shut-off lever See in the OFF position Maintenance Pump Pump Vacuum TestPump Vacuum Tester Maintenance Engine Engine MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Schedule First EveryEngine AIR Cleaner DailyWeekly Engine OILSpark Arrester Cleaning Spark Arrester RemovalStorage Pump StorageTroubleshooting Engine Engine TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Problem Solution Difficult to start Operation not satisfactoryPump Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ENGINE/PUMPSymptom Possible Problem Solution Sample Parts List Explanation of Code in Remarks ColumnSuggested Spare Parts Qty DescriptionPump Assembly 1814100160 13783503500181050825 0191150525Engine Service Parts 17620ZOT305 17620Z4H02028462ZH8003 17210ZE1822Terms and Conditions of Sale Parts Freight PolicyPage HERE’S HOW to GET Help

QP205SH specifications

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