Honda Gx160 Manual

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Cleaning
Dual-Filter-Element Types
Oil-Bath Type
GASKET
GASKET PRECLEANER CAPAIR CLEANER
COVER
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENTWING NUT STANDARD DUAL-FILTER-
ELEMENT TYPE
WING NUT
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
CYCLONE HOUSINGGROOVE
AIR GUIDE
TAB SPECIAL PAN SCREW (3)CYCLONE DUAL-FILTER-ELEMENT TYPE
GRIDCAP WING NUT
OIL LEVEL AIR CLEANER
COVER
FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR
CLEANER
CASE
11 Remove the wing nut from
the air cleaner cover, and
remove the...

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Cleaning SEDIMENT CUP Low Profile Types
Recommended Spark Plugs: SPARK PLUG
SEDIMENT CUPO-RINGSPARK PLUG WRENCH
SEALING
WASHER
FUEL VALVE LEVERSIDE ELECTRODE
OFF0.70 0.80 mm
(0.028 0.031 in) CLIP
CLIP
AIR FILTER ELEMENTAIR CLEANER COVER
ELEMENT
12Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment cup.
Tighten the sediment cup securely. Wash the sediment cup and O-ring in nonflammable solvent,
and dry them thoroughly. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position, then remove the...

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HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
STORING YOUR ENGINE
Storage Preparation
Cleaning
Fuel SPARK ARRESTER (applicable types)
Spark Arrester Removal
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
IDLE SPEED
AdjustmentAdding a Gasoline Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life
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THROTTLE STOP SCREW5 mm SCREWS
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
4 mm SCREWS
SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
SCREEN 4 mm SCREW
13 Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help...

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TRANSPORTING Removal from Storage
Engine OilDraining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor
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SEDIMENT CUP DRAIN BOLTFUEL VALVE LEVER
Align notch on pulley with hole at top of cover. GASKETO-RING
ON
14If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also...

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL
NOT STARTPossible Cause Correction
ENGINE LACKS
POWERPossible Cause CorrectionFUSE REPLACEMENT (applicable types)
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FUSE
COVERENGINE SWITCH
REAR COVER
612mm
SPECIAL SCREW
FUSE
15 Check air filter.
Check fuel.
Take engine to
an authorized
Honda
servicing
dealer, or refer
to shop
manual. Electric
starting
(applicable
types):
Check battery
and fuse.
Check control
positions.
Check engine
oil level.
Check fuel.
Remove and
inspect spark
plug.
Take...

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Remote Control Linkage
Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
Battery Connections for Electric Starter(applicable types)TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
STARTER
SOLENOID
POSITIVE ( ) BATTERY CABLE NEGATIVE ( )
BATTERY CABLEREMOTE THROTTLE LINKAGE
RETURN
SPRING
Flexible wire core
mounting
Solid wire core
mountingWIRE
5mm
CIRCLIP4 mm SCREW
WIRE HOLDER
THROTTLE
LEVEROPTIONAL
WIRE HOLDER REMOTE CHOKE LINKAGE...

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Emission Control System Information
Source of Emissions
Tampering and Altering
Problems That May Affect Emissions
Replacement Parts
Maintenance Oxygenated Fuels
The U.S., California Clean Air Acts and Environment Canada
ETHANOL
MTBE
METHANOL
17 The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides
of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions,
they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to
sunlight....

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Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATION Air Index
Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability
Period
MAINTENANCE Tuneup Specifications GX120/160/200 GX160
GX200 GX120
(PTO shaft type S) (PTO shaft type S)
(PTO shaft type S)
18Length Width
Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore Stroke]
Max. output
Max. torque
Engine oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition...

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Quick Reference Information Wiring Diagrams
With Oil Alertand Electric Starter
With Oil Alert
and Without Electric Starter
19 Pump octane rating 86 or higher
Research octane rating 91 or higher
Pump octane rating 86 or higher Fuel
Engine oil
Reduction
case oil
Spark plug
MaintenanceW20EPR-U (DENSO)
BPR6ES (NGK) Unleaded gasoline (Refer to page 8)
U.S.
Except
U.S.
SAE 10W-30, API SJ or SL, for general use.
Refer to page 8.
Same oil to engine oil, see above (applicable
types).
Before each use:...

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Canada: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: Distributor/Dealer Locator Information
CONSUMER INFORMATION
For European Area:
Customer Service Information
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:
All Other Areas:
Honda’s Office
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Canada:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Australia: Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd.
For European Area: Honda Europe NV.
All Other Areas:
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