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Honda Automobiles GC160 manual

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    1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda engi ne. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engi ne and to operate it safely . This manual contains informati on on how to do that; pl ease read it carefully before operating the engi ne. If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your engine , consul[...]

  • Page 2

    2 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCA TION BEFORE OPERA TION CHECKS 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 mo ments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to ta ke care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, befo[...]

  • Page 3

    3 2. Move the throttle lever (gray) away from the SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward the F AST position. Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly . NOTICE Do not allow the starter gri[...]

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    4 TYPE 3: FIXED THROTTLE / ENGINE STOP SWITCH / MANUAL CHOKE St arting A Cold Engine 1. Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position. 2. Move the engine stop switch to the ON position. Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted ignition switch rather than the engine-mounted engine stop switch shown here. 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until res[...]

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    5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. (2) Change engine oil every 25 hour s when used under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. (3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer , unless you have the prop er tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Hond a shop manual[...]

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    6 AIR CLEANER A dirty air cleaner will restrict air fl ow to the carburet or and cause poor engine performance. Inspect the filter each time the engine is operated. Y ou will need to clean th e filter more frequently if you operate the engine in very dusty areas. NOTICE Operating the engine without an air filter , or with a damaged filter , will al[...]

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    7 HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS STORING YOUR ENGINE Storage Prep aration Proper storage preparation is e ssential for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impair ing your engine’ s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again. C[...]

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    8 Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor , it is important to r educe the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-v entilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater , or clothes dryer . Also avoid any ar ea with a spark-produc[...]

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    9 Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are be ing blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines ar e collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. T o meet clean ai r standards, some areas of the United S tates and Canada use o xygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meet[...]

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    10 Air Index An Air Index Information hang tag/l abel is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the Califo rnia Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer , the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower the Air Inde[...]

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    11 CONSUMER INFORMA TION Honda Publications These publications will give you a dditional information for maintaining and repairing your engine.Y ou may order them from an authorized Honda engine servicing dealer . Distributor ’ s Limited Warranty 1. Honda GC and GCV general pu rpose engines are not covere d by this warranty when installed on conc[...]

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    12 Warranty Coverage: Honda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold in the S tate of California, and U.S. EP A c ertified engines manufactured on or after September 1, 1996 and sold in all of the United S tates, are covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of deliver y to the original retail purch[...]