Honda Engines GCV135E, GCV160E Owners Manual

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GCV135EGCV160E
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2003
130000.2004.10 PRINTED IN ITALY32Z0M600
00X32-Z0M-6000
OWNER’S MANUAL
SERIAL NUMBER AND ENGINE TYPE
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The Honda engine is designed to give safe and dependable service
ifoperated according to instructions. Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual beforeoperating the engine. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.Indicates that equipment or property damage can
result if instructions are not followed.Indicates a possibility of personal...

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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure safe operation
Honda engine is designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated according
toinstructions. 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 inspection (page ) before you
start the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment
damage.
Toprevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation,
keep the engine at least 1 meter (3...

FUEL TANKFUEL VALVEFUEL TANK CAP FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
(applicable types)
AIR CLEANERCONTROLLEVER
5 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
OIL FILLER CAP
MUFFLERSPARK PLUG STARTER GRIP RECOIL STARTER
CHOKELEVER
(applicable types)TOP COVER
(applicable types)
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7 PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil level
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.
Usingnondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the
engine’s service life. 1.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMITOIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
SAE Viscosity Grades
AMBIENT TEMPERATURESAE
TEMP
If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper limit on
thedipstick. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean....

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 in the filler
neck). After refueling, make sure the 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 spilled, make...

11 STARTING THE ENGINE
FUEL VALVE
CHOKEON
CONTROL
LEVERCHOKELEVER
CLOSE   OPEN     [WITHOUT CHOKE LEVER TYPE] [WITH CHOKE LEVER TYPE]
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the air temperature
is high.Move the control lever to the CLOSE position.
Move the choke lever to the CLOSE position. 1.
2.Without CHOKE LEVER type:
With CHOKE LEVER type
(AUTOMATIC RETURN CHOKE type):
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Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to...

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SLOWFAST
CONTROLLEVER
Operate the recoil starter as soon as you move the flywheel
brake lever to the RELEASED position. The choke lever
automatically begins moving to the OPEN position when the
flywheel brake lever is moved to the RELEASED position.
If the engine does not start within several consecutive pulls of
therecoil starter, move the flywheel brake lever to the
ENGAGED position and move the choke lever to the CLOSE
position.
Move the flywheel brake lever to the RELEASED position and
immediately...

STOPPING THE ENGINE
SLOW
CONTROLLEVER
ENGAGED
Move the control lever to the SLOW position.
Theengine switch, which is linked with the flywheel brake lever,
is turned off when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the
ENGAGED position. Return the flywheel brake lever to the ENGAGED position. 1.
2. With FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER type:
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ENGAGED
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
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D
OFF
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ST
TO
OP
PCONTROLLEVER
Move the control lever to the STOP position.
The engine switch, which is linked with the control...

17 MAINTENANCE
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance.
Toprevent accidental start-up, disconnect the spark plug cap.
Useonly genuine Honda parts or their equivalent. The use of
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
damage the engine.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.
To perform maintenance on the lower part of the engine
(Machine), turn it 90° and lay it...

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Oil change
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 1.
OIL FILLER NECK
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and
complete draining.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container
to your local service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the
trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.0.55
(0.58 US qt , 0.48 Imp qt) Install the oil filler cap....