Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you get 
the best results from your new engine and operate it safely. This 
manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully 
before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have 
any questions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda 
servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product 
information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor 
Co., Inc. 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 permanent part of the engine 
and should remain with the engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this 
engine for any additional information regarding engine startup, 
shutdown, operation, adjustments, or any special maintenance 
instructions.

SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that could hurt you 
or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert 
symbol 

B and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or 

CAUTION.
These signal words mean: 

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and 
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the 
word NOTICE.
This word means:

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your 
engine, other property, or the environment.

CONTENTS

B DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

B WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

B CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow 
instructions.

NOTICE

Your engine or other property can be 
damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

INTRODUCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
SAFETY MESSAGES   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
SAFETY INFORMATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
OPERATION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/MANUAL THROTTLE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
TYPE 3: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE.  5
TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC CHOKE RETURN/FIXED THROTTLE. . . . . . .  5
TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH  . . . . . . . . .  6
TYPE 7: ELECTRIC START WITH ENGINE-MOUNTED STARTER 

SWITCH/ MANUAL CHOKE CONTROL/FIXED THROTTLE  6

TYPE 8: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
TYPE 9: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/REMOTE THROTTLE/ 

FLYWHEEL BRAKE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

TYPE 10: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/REMOTE THROTTLE/ BLADE 

BRAKE CLUTCH (equipment control)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Recommended Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
SPARK PLUG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
FLYWHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
SPARK ARRESTER (optional equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

STORING YOUR ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
CONSUMER INFORMATION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
International Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . last page

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

GCV160 • GCV190

B

 WARNING:    

 

B

The engine exhaust from this product contains 

chemicals known to the State of California to cause 

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

© 2003–2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved

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