Honda Engine GC135E, GC160E Owners Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE
GC135E  GC160E
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Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or death if instructions are not followed.
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment
damage if instructions are not followed.
Indicates that equipment or property damage can
result if instructions are not followed.
The 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...

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3 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 ) before you start
the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation,
keep the engine at least 1 meter (3...

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4 Safety Instruction
SAFETY INDICATION LOCATION
If any fuel is spilled, clean it up completely and allow petroleum
vapours to dissipate before starting the engine. To ensure safe operation
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.
Do not place anything on the engine, as it may create a fire
hazard.
A spark...

5 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
OIL FILLER CAP MUFFLER AIR CLEANER
FUEL TANK CAP
FUEL TANKSPARK PLUG CHOKE ROD
CONTROL LEVER
STARTER GRIP
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6 PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil level
Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine
stopped. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage. 1.
Ambient temperatureSINGLE VISCOSITY
MULTI VISCOSITY
OIL FILLER CAP UPPER LIMIT
Use Honda 4-stroke, or an equivalent
high detergent, premium quality mo-
tor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S.
automobile manufacturer’s require-
ments...

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Air cleaner
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear
will result. 2.
AIR CLEANER COVER
ELEMENT
Remove the air cleaner cover and check the cleaner for dirt or
obstruction of the element (page 19 ).
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Fuel
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 gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel above the
upper limit mark). After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is
closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel
vapor may ignite. If any fuel is...

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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL 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 ).
To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified...

10 STARTING THE ENGINE
CONTROL LEVER
FAST
SLOW
STOPSLOW
STOP CHOKE ROD
CCLLOOSSEEDDCLOSED
Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position.
Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the air temperature
is high.
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. 1.
2.
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