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OWNER’S MANUAL
GCV160 • GCV190
(Appearance may differ in final application)
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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COMPONENT LOCATION
1 Fuel filler cap 6 Spark plug
2 Starter grip 7 Muffler
3 Fuel tank 8 Starter motor (if equipped)
4 Control location * 9 Oil filler cap/ dipstick
5 Air cleaner 10 Engine serial number
* The engine c
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ON Type/Tipo 1, 2 Type/Tipo 3 Type/Tipo 4 [3] [2] [3] [3] [2] [1] [1] [1] EN [1] Fuel Valve EN [1] Fuel Valve EN [1] Fuel Valve [2] Remote Choke/Throttle [2] Automatic Return Choke [3] Flywheel Brake [3] Flywheel Brake [3] Flywheel Brake, Fixed Throttle Fixed Throttle FR [1] Robinet d’essence FR [1] Robinet d’essence FR [1] Robinet d’essence [2] Levier de Starter/Papillon [2] Starter À Retour Automatique [3] Starter Automatique [3] Frein de Volant [3] Frein de Volant, Carburateur P
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Figure/Figura 2 Figure/Figura 3 Figure/Figura 1 [1] [1] [3] [2] 30 5W-30 • 10W-30 [3] [4] [1] 020 40 60 80 100°F [2] -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C Figure/Figura 4 Figure/Figura 5 Figure/Figura 6 [1] [1] [2] [1] [4] [3] [5] [4] [4] [3] [2] 0.028 ~ 0.030 in (0.70 ~ 0.80 mm) [2] Figure/Figura 7 Figure/Figura 8 1/8 in [3] (3 mm) minimum [2] [1] [5] [4] [5] 3
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DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES INTRODUCTION You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine! We want to help you get word NOTICE. the best results from your new engine and operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully This word means: before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have Your engine or other property can be damaged any questions about your engine, consu
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Type 1: Flywheel Brake, Remote Choke/Throttle OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the CHOKE position. Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the 2. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position. SAFETY MESSAGES and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly. page 4. 4. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the FAST position. For your safe
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Type 6: Blade Brake Clutch, Automatic Choke, SERVICING YOUR ENGINE Remote Throttle THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE STARTING THE ENGINE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce pollution. 1. Move the remote throttle lever* [2] to the FAST position. 2. Make sure the blade control lever* is released. WARNING 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly. Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis (more than 4 weeks between usage), refer to the Fuel section of the Perform at every indicated month/year or operating hour interval, (1) STORAGE chapter (page 9) for additional information regarding fuel whichever comes first. deterioration. Regular Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Item Page Service Period Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Before each C
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Oil Level Check Cleaning See Figures 2, 3, page 3. See Figure 4, page 3. 1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level. 1. Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa) through the 2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick [1] and wipe it clean. filter from the clean side that faces the engine. Never try to brush 3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown, but off dirt. Brushing will force d
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SPARK ARRESTER (if equipped) Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that can clog the See Figure 8, page 3. small passages in the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine The spark arrester may be standard or an optional part, depending on deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine other fuel system components
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Removal From Storage TECHNICAL INFORMATION Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION Serial Number and Type Location CHECKS section of this manual (see page 4). See Figure on page 1. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with Record the engine serial number and type in the space below. You fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be will need this information when ordering parts and when making sure it contains only fres
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The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower Source of Emissions the Air Index, the less pollution. The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of The durability description is intended to provide you with information nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of relating the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive term
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Quick Reference Information CONSUMER INFORMATION Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane Distributor/Dealer Locator Information rating of 86 or higher (page 7). United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Engine Oil Type SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later, for general Visit our website: www.engines.honda.com use. Refer to page 7. * Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz. Canada: (0.35 ~ 0.41 ) Call (888) 9honda9 [888 946-6329] Spark plug Type BPR6ES (NGK) (pressure washer types) or visi
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Distributor’s Limited Warranty Distributor’s Warranty Canada United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands HONDA CANADA INC., 180 Honda Boulevard, Markham, Ontario for and on behalf of This warranty is limited to Honda general purpose engines distributed by American Honda Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, gives the following written warranty on each new Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005. General Purpose Engine manufactured by Honda Moto
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ENTIRE WRITTEN WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE: This DISTRIBUTOR'S WARRANTY is the only and the entire written warranty given by Honda power equipment engines sold in the United States and Canada are covered by this Honda for Honda General Purpose Engines. No dealer or his agent or employee is warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser authorized to extend or enlarge on these warranties on behalf of Honda by any written or or the length of the H
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MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR GCV160 • GCV190 (Apparence peut varier dans l'application finale) AVERTISSEMENT: Les gaz d'échappement du moteur contiennent des produits chimiques reconnus par l'État de la Californie comme pouvant entraîner le cancer, des malformations à la naissance et autres dangers liés à la reproduction. [2] [1] [3] [6] [5] [9] [10] [7] [4] [8] DES COMPOSANTS ET DES COMMANDES 1 Bouchon du réservoir d’essence 6 Bougie 2 Poignée du démarreur 7 Silencieux 3 Réservoir d’essenc
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MESSAGES DE PRÉVENTION DES DOMMAGES INTRODUCTION Vous rencontrerez également d’autres messages importants Merci d’avoir acheté un moteur Honda. Ce manuel vous aidera à précédés de l’intitulé AVIS. obtenir les meilleurs résultats de votre nouveau moteur et à l’utiliser sans danger. Il contient tous les renseignements nécessaires ; Ce terme signifie : veuillez le lire attentivement avant de faire fonctionner le moteur. En Risque de dommages matériels du moteur et cas de problème ou pour tout
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Type 1: Frein De Volant, Starter/Papillon Commandé FONCTIONNEMENT MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION DÉMARRAGE DU MOTEUR Avant de mettre le moteur en marche pour la première fois, consulter 1. Placer le levier de starter/papillon* [2] en position STARTER. la section MESSAGES DE SÉCURITÉ et CONTRÔLES AVANT 2. Placer le levier du frein de volant* [3] en position MARCHE. UTILISATION à la page 16. 3. Tirer légèrement la poignée du démarreur jusqu’à rencontrer une Par mesure de sécurité, ne pas faire fonc
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4. Amener lentement le levier de starter/papillon* [2] en position La fonction automatique du papillon des gas fonctionne RAPIDE. Laisser le moteur atteindre sa température normale de uniquement lorsque le moteur est pleinement réchauffé. fonctionnement puis engager le levier de commande de lame*. ARRÊT DU MOTEUR ARRÊT DU MOTEUR 1. Relâchez la pression de sorte que le papillon des gaz automatique ramène le moteur au ralenti. 1. Relâchez le levier de commande du frein-embrayage*. 2. Amener l
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(5) Voir le mode d’emploi du matériel entraîné ou le manuel de réparation MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION moteur Honda. • S’assurer que le moteur est arrêté avant de débuter tout opération L’inobservation de ce programme d’entretien peut entraîner des d’entretien ou de réparation. Ceci élimine plusieurs dangers problèmes non couverts par la garantie. potentiels : – Intoxication au monoxyde de carbone de l’échappement. REMPLISSAGE DU RÉSERVOIR D’ESSENCE Vérifier que la ventilation est suffisante pour
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Contenant d'entreposage du carburant AVIS Entreposez l'essence dans un contenant en plastique scellé et propre Faire tourner le moteur avec un niveau d’huile insuffisant peut approuvé pour l'entreposage du carburant. Fermez l'évent (le cas l’endommager. échéant) lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé, et n'exposez pas le contenant aux rayons du soleil pendant l'entreposage. Si votre contenant 5. Bien remettre le bouchon-jauge d’huile [1] en place. d'entreposage permet d'approvisionner votre tondeuse e
