Honda Gx160 Manual
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µ INTRODUCTION CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES GX120 · GX160 · GX200 1 Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engine and to 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...
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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY LABEL LOCATION ENGLISH FUEL FILLER CAP FUEL TANK OIL DRAIN PLUG CHOKE LEVER ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES ENGINE SWITCHAIR CLEANER MUFFLER SPARK PLUG STARTER GRIP THROTTLE LEVER FUEL VALVE LEVERENGINE CONTROL TYPESOIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK ENGINE SWITCH CIRCUIT PROTECTORELECTRIC STARTER (applicable types) EXCEPT ELECTRIC STARTER TYPESRECOIL STARTER ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE LEVER (air cleaner low profile type) 2Understand the operation of all controls and learn how...
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BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS FEATURES IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? Check the General Condition of the Engine Check the Engine OIL ALERTSYSTEM (applicable types) CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (applicable types) ENGLISH CIRCUIT PROTECTOR ON OFF 3 For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the...
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OPERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE ENGINEELECTRIC STARTER TYPES EXCEPT ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES ENGLISH ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE LEVER OFF OONN OOPPEENNCCLLOOSSEEDD OONN CCLLOOSSEEDD MMIINN..MMAAXX.. 1/3 POSITION THROTTLE LEVERENGINE SWITCH ONONON ON ON ENGINE SWITCH ON MMIINN.. FFUUEELLVVAALLVVEELLEEVVEERR 4 Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY INFORMATIONsection on page and theBEFORE OPERATION CHECKS on page . Review the instructions provided with the...
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ENGLISH STOPPING THE ENGINE ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES EXCEPT ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES THROTTLE LEVER OOFFFF ENGINE SWITCH FUEL VALVE LEVER OFF OONN CCHHOOKKEELLEEVVEERR OOPPEENN CCLLOOSSEEDDOOPPEENN MMIINN..MMIINN.. OOFFFF OOFFFF OFF OOFFFF ENGINE SWITCH OOFFFFENGINE SWITCH SSTTAARRTTEERRGGRRIIPP ENGINE SWITCH (applicable types) SSTTAARRTT SSTTAARRTTOOFFFF 5 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position. To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch to the OFF position. Under normal...
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ENGLISH SETTING ENGINE SPEED THROTTLE LEVER MMAAXX..MMIINN..MMIINN..MMAAXX.. 6 Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer. For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine. 05/06/17 17:23:31 32Z4F601_006
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Î ÎÎ µ µ µ µ µÎ ÎÎ ENGLISH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. MAINTENANCE SAFETY Injury from moving parts. Burns from hot parts. Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSERVICING YOUR ENGINE STANDARD TYPE INTERNAL VENT CARBURETOR TYPE BREATHER TUBE BREATHER...
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ENGLISH ENGINE OIL Recommended Oil REFUELING Recommended Fuel AMBIENT TEMPERATURESAE Viscosity Grades (non-strainer type) (strainer type) FUEL TANK TOP 25 mm (1 inch)MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL 8Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SJ, SL, or equivalent. Always check the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the...
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ENGLISH REDUCTION CASE OIL (applicable types) Recommended Oil Oil Level Check Oil Level Check Oil Change2 : 1 Reduction Case With Centrifugal Clutch WASHER OIL LEVEL DRAIN PLUGOIL FILLER CAP/ DIPSTICK UPPER LIMIT OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK LOWER LIMIT OIL FILL HOLE (bottom edge) LOWER LIMIT UPPER LIMITFILLER CAP/DIPSTICK 9 Install the oil filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely. Use the same oil that is recommended for the engine (see page ). Check the reduction case oil level with the engine stopped and...
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µ ENGLISH 6 : 1 Reduction Case 6 : 1 Reduction Case 2 : 1 Reduction Case With Centrifugal Clutch Oil Change AIR CLEANER Inspection UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMITFILLER CAP/DIPSTICK DRAIN PLUG OIL-LEVEL-CHECK BOLTFILLER BOLT OIL LEVEL OIL-LEVEL-CHECK BOLTFILLER BOLT OIL LEVEL 10Remove the oil-level-check bolt and washer, and see whether the oil level is at the edge of the bolt hole. Place a suitable container below the reduction case to catch the used oil, then remove the filler bolt, oil-level-check bolt and...