System Operation:
1. Review HONDA’s engine manual prior to starting the engine to review safety and operation
procedures.
2. Remember when stopping engine, slow engine and let idle for a few minutes prior to stopping.
This shut-down methodology is good for your engine. Please avoid shutting the engine from a
state of fast throttle (and associated high operation speeds) to off.
3. Hour meter operation –Please reference HONDA’s engine manual.
Maintenance -- Preventative maintenance will provide for many years of trouble-free use.
Checking fasteners (tighten nuts)
We recommend to review all fasteners monthly to ensure tight. Due to the dynamics of the vacuum,
some fasteners may become loose over time.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the machine weekly by wiping with a rag and/or blowing with compressed air;
this will help maintain the longevity of the mechanical components in addition to the system’s finish. It
is important to keep the engine clean so it will cool appropriately.
Engine Oil Changes
Reference HONDA’s engine manual for recommended oil
& suggested oil change intervals.
Checking the oil level: Oil level should be checked before
each use. Engine oil should be changed out after the first
20 hours and then every 100 hours (or 6 months) after
that.
Air Filter Cleaning & Replacement
Reference HONDA’s engine manual for recommended air filter cleaning and replacement schedule.
The areas below, as shown in the photos, should be cleaned on a weekly basis. Failure to do so can
cause overheating of the engine, as well as other preventable damage.
Air Filter
The HONDA GX V-Twin is equipped with an air filter. Clean every 100
hours and replaced every 300 hours. May need more frequent
cleaning when operated in dusty environment.
Dust particles –remove weekly
HONDA engines are made to work in demanding conditions. This said,
the operator should limit the amount of fibrous particles from the
