HONDA GCV160 - Manual (Page 12)

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Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil
(see page 9).
2. Remove the spark plug
(see page 10).
3. Pour 5 ~ 10 cc of clean engine
oil into the cylinder.
4. Pull the recoil starter several
times to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
Storage Precautions
If 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 avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the OFF
position (see diagram, TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 4).
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 3).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see diagram,
TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 4).
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any procedures that should be followed for transporting.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine will not start
Engine lacks power
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve is OFF. Move the fuel valve lever to ON.
Choke is OFF. Unless the engine is warm, move the
choke/throttle lever, choke rod, or
choke lever to the CHOKE ON
position.
Ignition switch or engine stop
switch is OFF. Move the flywheel brake lever to RUN
position.
(Types 2 & 6: Throttle lever to FAST
position.
Type 5: Engine stop switch to ON)
Electric start types:
Battery under-charged.
Battery cables are loose or
corroded. Fuse is blown.
Refer to the equipment manufacturer’s
instructions for servicing the battery
and related components.
Out of fuel. Refuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating gasoline, of refueled with
bad gasoline. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped. Adjust or replace the spark plug
(page 10).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine). Dry and reinstall the spark plug. Start
the engine with the choke/throttle lever
in the FAST position.
(Types 4 & 5: Choke in the OFF
position).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual to replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Possible Cause Correction
Air filter clogged. Clean or replace the air filter (page 9).
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating the gasoline, of refueled
with bad gasoline. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to the
shop manual to replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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