Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical Information - Honda GCV170 Owner's Manual

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.
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
GCV170, 200
__ __ __ __ __– __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Date of
purchase
CORRECTION
Move the fuel valve lever to ON.
Move the flywheel brake lever to
RUN position.
Refuel.
Refuel with fresh petrol.
Adjust or replace the spark plug
(page 7).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
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).
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
610 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 610 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
GCV170
Length x Width x Height
Dry mass
Engine type
Displacement [Bore x Stroke]
Oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
GCV200
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
ENGLISH
415 x 330 x 359 mm
10.1 kg
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
166 cm [60 x 59 mm]
0.40 L
0.91 L
1.2 L/h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
415 x 330 x 359 mm
10.2 kg
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
201 cm [66 x 59 mm]
0.40 L
0.91 L
1.4 L/h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
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