Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GCV160 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil
(see page 9).
2. Remove the spark plug
(see page 9).
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 petrol in the fuel tank and carburetor,
it is important to reduce the hazard of petrol 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 petrol in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the OFF
position (see TYPE 1 on page 3).
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 petrol. If you keep a container of petrol for refueling, be sure it
contains only fresh petrol. Petrol 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 TYPE 1 on
page 3).
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any procedure s 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.
Electric start types:
Battery under-charged.
Battery cables are loose or
corroded. Fuse is blown.
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating petrol, of 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.
ENGLISH
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 ON
position.
Move the flywheel brake lever to RUN
position.
(Types 2 & 6: Throttle lever to FAST
position.
Type 5: Engine stop switch to ON)
Refer to the equipment manufacturer's
instructions for servicing the battery
and related components.
Refuel.
Refuel with fresh petrol.
Adjust or replace the spark plug (p. 9).
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).
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 (p. 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.
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