Honda Gx160 Manual

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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
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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...

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
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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...

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)
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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...

OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINEELECTRIC STARTER TYPES EXCEPT ELECTRIC
STARTER TYPES
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ENGINE SWITCH
CHOKE LEVER OFF
OONN
OOPPEENNCCLLOOSSEEDD
OONN
CCLLOOSSEEDD
MMIINN..MMAAXX..
1/3 POSITION
THROTTLE LEVERENGINE SWITCH ONONON
ON ON
ENGINE
SWITCH ON
MMIINN..
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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...