Oxygenated Fuels; Specifications; Tuneup Specifications; Quick Reference Information - Honda GC160 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Oxygenated Fuels

Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the
United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce
emissions.
If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirements.
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel's contents.
Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump.
The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
ETHANOL — (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name Gasohol.
MTBE — (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE
by volume.
METHANOL — (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 5%
methanol by volume as long as it also contains
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal,
rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service
station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use
of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of
oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under the Engine
warranty.
Specifications – GC160
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Max. output
Max. torque
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
Specifications – GC190
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Max. output
Max. torque
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
E
13.3 x 14.5 x 13.0 in
(337 x 369 x 331 mm)
25 lb (11.5 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
9.8 cu-in (160 cm )
[2.5 x 2.0 in (64 x 50 mm)]
4.6 bhp (3.4 kW, 4.6 PS) at 3,600 rpm
6.9 ft-lb (9.4 N•m, 10.96 kg/m) at 2,500 rpm
1.8 
1.5 ltr/h at 3,600 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
13.6 x 14.5 x 13.0 in
(345 x 369 x 331 mm)
29 lb (13.2 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
11.4 cu-in (187 cm )
[2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50 mm)]
5.2 bhp (3.9 kW, 5.3 PS) at 3,600 rpm
8.3 ft-lb (11.2 N•m, 1.14 kg/m) at 2,500 rpm
1.8 
1.6 ltr/h at 3,600 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise

Tuneup Specifications

ITEM
Valve clearance (cold) IN: 0.15 ± 0.04 mm
EX: 0.20 ± 0.04 mm
Other specifications

Quick Reference Information

Fuel Type
Capacity
Engine oil Type
Capacity
Carburetor Idle speed
Spark plug Type
Gap
Maintenance Before each use
First 5 hours
Subsequent

Wiring Diagram

With Oil Alert
Without Oil Alert
SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE
See your authorized
Honda dealer
No other adjustments needed.
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher (page 5).
1,8 
SAE 10W-30, API SH or SJ, for general use.
Refer to page 5.
0.58 US qt (0.55 )
1,400 ± 150 rpm
BPR6ES (NGK)
0.028 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm)
Refer to page 6.
Check engine oil level. Refer to page 5.
Check air filter. Refer to page 6.
Change engine oil. Refer to page 6.
Refer to the maintenance schedule on
page 5.
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