Honda Power Equipment GC160E user manual

User manual for the device Honda Power Equipment GC160E

Device: Honda Power Equipment GC160E
Category: Automobile Parts
Manufacturer: Honda Power Equipment
Size: 0.74 MB
Added : 3/27/2013
Number of pages: 32
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06/12/01 19:14:14 32Z2L600_001
GC135E  GC160E
SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2003
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06/12/01 19:14:23 32Z2L600_002 Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of your engine: GC135EGC160E 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 perm

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06/12/01 19:14:31 32Z2L600_003 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safe operation Honda engine is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the engine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Always make a pre-operation check (page 6 ) before you start the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment damage. To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, ke

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06/12/01 19:14:39 32Z2L600_004 Safety Instruction To ensure safe operation If any fuel is spilled, clean it up completely and allow petroleum vapours to dissipate before starting the engine. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust gases. Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area. Place the engine on a stable surface. Do not tilt the engine more than

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06/12/01 19:14:44 32Z2L600_005 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SPARK PLUG CHOKE ROD AIR CLEANER CONTROL LEVER FUEL TANK CAP STARTER GRIP FUEL TANK RECOIL STARTER MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP 5

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06/12/01 19:14:52 32Z2L600_006 PRE-OPERATION CHECK 1. Engine oil level Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level. 2. If the lebel is low, add the recommended oil to the edge of the oil filler hole. Use Honda 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality mo- tor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requi

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06/12/01 19:14:57 32Z2L600_007 2. Air cleaner Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result. Remove the air cleaner cover and check the cleaner for dirt or obstruction of the element (page 19 ). AIR CLEANER COVER ELEMENT 7

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06/12/01 19:15:04 32Z2L600_008 3. Fuel Use automotive unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91 or higher (a Pump Octane Number of 86 or higher). Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasol

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06/12/01 19:15:12 32Z2L600_009 Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light exposure, temperature and time. In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 1 month. Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine (carburetor clogged, valve stuck). Such damage due to spoiled fuel is disallowed from coverage by the warranty. To avoid this please strictly follow these recommendations: Only use specified gasoline (page 8 ). To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a

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06/12/01 19:15:19 32Z2L600_010 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position. Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high. CLOSED CHOKE ROD C CL LO OS SE ED D 2. Control lever with engine stop function: Move the control lever away from the SLOW position, about 1/3 of the way toward the FAST position. CONTROL LEVER FAST SLOW STOP SLOW STOP 10

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06/12/01 19:15:24 32Z2L600_011 Control lever with only engine stop function: Move the control lever to the ON position. CONTROL LEVER ON O ON N 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip gently. Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter. D Diir re ec ct tiio on n t to o p pu ullll 11

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06/12/01 19:15:29 32Z2L600_012 High altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be ex- cessively rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the engine at altitudes higher than 1,830 m (6,000 feet) above sea level, have your authorized Honda dealer perform these carburetor

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06/12/01 19:15:32 32Z2L600_013 Oil alert system (where equipped) The Oil Alert System is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON position). If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil level (page 6 ) before troubleshooting in other areas. 13

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06/12/01 19:15:38 32Z2L600_014 OPERATION 1. If the choke rod has been pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engine, push it to the OPEN position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly. O OP PE EN N OPEN CHOKE ROD 2. Control lever with engine stop function: Position the control lever for the desired engine speed. FAST SLOW CONTROL LEVER 14

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06/12/01 19:15:44 32Z2L600_015 STOPPING THE ENGINE Control lever with engine stop function: Move the control lever to the STOP position. STOP STOP CONTROL LEVER Control lever with only engine stop function: Move the control lever to the OFF position. OFF OFF CONTROL LEVER 15

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06/12/01 19:15:49 32Z2L600_016 MAINTENANCE Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, disconnect the spark plug cap. The engine should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has proper tools and service data and feels he is mechanically qualified. Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the engine. Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda en

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06/12/01 19:16:00 32Z2L600_017 Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (4) each First Every Every Every Every Perform at every indicated use month season season year 2 years ITEM month or operating hours or or or or or interval, whichever comes 5hrs. 25 hrs. 50 hrs. 100 hrs. 250 hrs. first. Engine oil Check Change (2) Air cleaner Check Clean (1) Replace Timing belt Check After every 250 hrs. (3) (5) Spark plug Check Clean Replace Spark arrester Clean (optional part) Idle speed Check Adjust

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

06/12/01 19:16:08 32Z2L600_018 1. Oil change Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug to drain the oil. 2. Install the drain plug, and tighten it securely. 3. Refill with the recommended oil (see page 6 ) and check the oil level. 4. Install the oil filler cap. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 0.58 (0.61 US qt , 0.51 Imp qt) OIL FILLER CAP DRAIN PLUG Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil. Please dispo

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06/12/01 19:16:13 32Z2L600_019 2. Air cleaner service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the engine in extremely dusty areas. Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result. 1. Press the latch tabs on the fuel tank side of the air cleaner cover, and remove the air cleaner cover. AIR CLEANER COVER LATCH TABS TABS ELEMENT 19

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06/12/01 19:16:17 32Z2L600_020 2. Remove the element. Carefully check the element for holes or tears and replace if damaged. 3. Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the filter from the inside out. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the element if it is excessively dirty. 4. Install the element and air cleaner cover. ELEMENT 20


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