Summary of GX35
Page 2: Safety Messages
2 safety messages your safety and the safety of others is 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 poten al hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded ...
Page 3: Honda Brushcutter
3 honda brushcutter contents of booklet introducƟ on page 2 safety messages page 2 safety informaƟ on page 5 safety indicaƟ on locaƟ on page 5 component, assembly and control locaƟ on page 6-8 features page 8 before operaƟ on checks page 9 operaƟ on page 9 safety operaƟ ng precauƟ ons page 9 starƟ n...
Page 4: Honda Brushcutter
4 honda brushcutter contents of booklet continued inspecƟ on page 19 cleaning page 19 spark plug page 20-21 cooling fins page 21 fuel filter amd fuel tank page 22 spark arrester page 23-25 helpful tips and suggesƟ ons page 26 storing your engine page 26-27 fuel mixture 28 taking care of unexpected p...
Page 5: Safety Information
5 safety information • understand the opera on of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator receives adequate instruc on before opera ng the equipment. • do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets away from the area of...
Page 6: Assembly
6 assembly please a ach the four providedhex screws through the connecter cone of the sha and onto the main engine body..
Page 7: Component &
7 component & control location.
Page 8: Features
8 features centrifugal clutch (standard/tiller type) the centrifugal clutch automa cally engages and transmits power when engine speed is increased above approximately 4,200 rpm. At idle speed, the clutch is disengaged. Tiller type: do not run the engine without mounting it on equipment that include...
Page 9: Operation
9 is your engine ready to go? For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condi on. Be sure to take care of any problem you fi nd, or have your servicing dealer correct it before you operat...
Page 10
10 starting the engine 1. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the closed posi on. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in te open posi on. 2. Press the priming bulb repeatedly un l fuel can be seen in the clear-plas c fuel-return tube. 3. • standard/tiller type: turn te engine...
Page 11
11 4. Pull the starter to grip lightly un l you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. 5. If the choke lever was moved to the closed posi on to start the engine, gradually move it to te open posi on as the engine warms up. Hot restart if the engine is operated at higher ...
Page 12: Setting Engine Speed
12 setting engine speed standard/tiller type: posi on the thro le lever for the desired engine speed. The thro le lever shown here will be connected to a remote control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instruc ons provided with the equipment for remote control informa on and for...
Page 13: Servicing Your Engine
13 pump type: to stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the off posi on. Under normal condi ons, use the following procedure. For engine speed recommenda ons, refer to the instruc ons provided with the equipment powered by this engine. 1. Move the thro le lever to the min....
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14 maintenance safety some of the most important safety precau ons follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. Safety precautions • make sure the engine is off before you ...
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15 refueling recommended fuel this engine is cer fi ed to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life. 1. Check the fuel level by looking through the translucent fuel tank. 2. If the fuel level is low, refuel in a well...
Page 16: Engine Oil
16 to refuel, rest the engine on the ground with the fuel fi ller cap facing up, as shown. Remove the fuel fi ller cap, and fi ll the tank with gasoline to the bo om of the fi ller neck. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not overfi ll. There should be no fuel in the fi ller neck. A er refu...
Page 17: Oil Level Check
17 oil level check check the engine oil level before each use, or every 10 hours if operated con nuously. Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level posi on. 1. Remove the oil fi ller cap/dips ck and wipe it clean. 2. Insert & remove the oil fi ller cap/dips ck without screwin...
Page 18: Oil Level Check
18 oil level check 4. With the engine in a level posi on, fi ll to the bo om edge of the fi ll hole with the recommended oil. Some oil will remain in the engine a er draining. When refi lling with fresh oil, start with less than 80 cm ³ (2.7 us oz, 2.8 lmp oz). Slowly add enough oil to fi ll to the ...
Page 19: Air Cleaner
19 air cleaner a dirty air cleaner will restrict air fl ow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean the air fi lter element more o en than the specifi ed in the maintenance schedule. InspecƟ on press the latch tab on the top of the air clea...
Page 20: Spark Plug
20 spark plug recommended spark plug: cm5h (ngk), cmr5h (ngk) the recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal engine opera on temperatures. For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Remove the top cover. Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt with a hexa...
Page 21
21 5. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type feeler gauge. Correct the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode. The gap should be: 0.60 - 0.70 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in) 6. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading. 7. A er the spark plug is sea...
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22 fuel filter and fuel tank fuel fi lter inspecƟ on and fuel tank cleaning 1. Check that the engine oil fi ller cap is ghtened securely. 2. Remove the fuel fi ller cap and drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container by pping the engine toward the fuel fi ller neck. 3. Pull the fuel fi lter o...
Page 23: Spark Arrester
23 spark arrester Έapplicable typesΉ the spark arrester may be standard or an op onal part, depending on the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regula ons. A spark arrester is available from authorized honda servicing dealers...
Page 24: Tiller Type
24 tiller type spark arrester removal 1. Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover. 2. Remove the 3 x 6 mm self-tapping screws from the spark arrester and remove the spark arrester from the muffl er. Spark arrester cleaning & inspecƟ on 1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark...
Page 25: Gx35
25 gx35 standard type: spark arrester removal 1. Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover. 2. Remove the 4 x 6 mm self-tapping screws from the spark arrester, and remove the spark arrester and exhaust fi lter from the muffl er. Exhaust filter cleaning & inspecƟ on pinch the exhaust fi lter,...
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26 helpful tips & suggestions storing your engine storage preparaƟ on proper storage prepara on is essen al for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s func on and appearance, and will make the engine ea...
Page 27: Draining The Fuel Tank
27 draining the fuel tank and carburetor 1. Make sure the engine oil fi ller cap is ghtened securely. 2. Remove the fuel fi ller cap and drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container by pping the engine toward the fuel fi ller neck. 3. Press the priming bulb several mes un l there is no more fu...
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28 please do not mix oil and petrol together! At all times please keep the fuel tank full when in operation, “avoid having the your engine finishing operation from fuel starvation. Fuel tanks being kept full at all times will improve your machine performance. Fuel running out while in operation may ...
Page 29: Taking Care Of
29 taking care of unexpected problems.