Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical Information - Honda GCV140 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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.
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
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fuel valve is OFF.
Choke is OFF.
Ignition switch or engine stop
switch is OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating petrol, or
refueled with bad petrol.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Engine lacks power
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Air filter clogged.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating the petrol, of
refueled with bad petrol.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number and Type Location

See figure on page 1.
Record the engine serial number and type in the space below. You will
need this information when ordering parts and when making technical
or warranty inquiries.
MODEL SERIAL NUMBER
GCV140,160,190 __ __ __ __ __– __ __ _ __ __
Date of purchase
CORRECTION
Move the fuel valve lever to ON.
Unless the engine is warm, move
the choke/throttle lever, choke rod,
or choke lever to the CHOKE
position.
Move the flywheel brake lever to
RUN position.
Throttle lever to FAST position.
Engine stop switch to ON.
Refuel.
Refuel with fresh petrol.
Adjust or replace the spark plug
(page 9).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Start the engine with the
choke/throttle lever in the FAST
position.
Choke in the OFF position.
Take the engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to
the shop manual to replace or
repair faulty components as
necessary.
CORRECTION
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 9).
Refuel with fresh petrol.
Take the engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer or refer to
the shop manual to replace or
repair faulty components as
necessary.
TYPE
__ __ _ __
Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your engine at altitudes above
1,500 meters, have your servicing dealer perform this carburetor
modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude with the
carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission
standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 300-meter increase in altitude. The effect of
altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor
modification is made.
NOTICE
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 1,500 meters with a modified carburetor may cause
the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use
at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to
original factory specifications.
Specifications
GCV140
TYPE
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement [Bore x Stroke]
Oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
GCV160
TYPE
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement [Bore x Stroke]
Oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
Charging system: BBC types
Flywheel brake types
ENGLISH
RECOIL START
367 x 331 x 360 mm
9.8 kg
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
160 cm [64 x 50 mm]
0.50 L
0.91 L
1.1 L/h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
RECOIL START ELECTRIC START
367 x 331 x 360 mm 367 x 354 x 360 mm
9.8 kg 11.6 kg
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
160 cm [64 x 50 mm]
0.50 L
0.91 L
1.1 L/h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
12 VDC, 0.15 A min. @ 2900 rpm
12 VDC, 0.20 A min. @ 2900 rpm
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