Storage Precautions; Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GS160 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Short Term Storage (30 - 90 days)
If your equipment will not be used between 30 and 90 days, we
recommend the following to prevent fuel-related problems:
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage.
Note:
– All stabilizers have a shelf life and their performance will
deteriorate over time.
– Fuel stabilizers will not reconstitute stale fuel.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days)
 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Use a siphon pump (commercially available) and siphon the fuel
out of the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container. (see
Figure 13, page 3)
2. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
3. Loosen the carburetor drain screw [1] and drain the carburetor into
an approved gasoline container. After draining is completed,
tighten the carburetor drain screw.
ENGINE OIL
1. Change the engine oil (see
2. Remove the spark plug (see
3. Pour 1 - 2 teaspoons (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, 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.
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.
page 7).
page 8).
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see
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.
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
Choke is OFF.
Ignition switch or engine stop
switch is OFF.
Engine oil level is low (oil alert
models)
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
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 gasoline,
of refueled with bad gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGLISH
page 4).
CORRECTION
Unless the engine is warm, move
the choke lever to the CHOKE
position.
• Move the throttle lever to the
SLOW or FAST position
• Move the ignition switch lever to
the ON position
• Move the engine stop switch to
the ON position
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (page 7).
Refuel
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Adjust or replace the spark plug
(page 8).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Start the engine with the choke in
the OFF position and the throttle
lever in the FAST 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 7).
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
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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