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OWNER'S MANUAL
GS190
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
31Z2CA00
00X31-Z2C-A000
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . 1
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
READY TO GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Type 1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Type 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Type 3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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System . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 5
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . 5
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recommended Oil. . . . . . . . . . . 5
Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spark Arrester . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
© 2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
POM53639
IPC
10,000.2003.11
EM3
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SUGGESTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storing Your Engine . . . . . . . . . 7
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROBLEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oxygenated Fuels . . . . . . . . . . 9
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Air Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tuneup Specifications . . . . . . 10
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Honda Publications. . . . . . . . . 11
U.S.A. Distributor's Limited
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
International Warranty . . . . . . 11
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to get
the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This
manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully
before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have
any questions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor
Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and
should remain with the engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,
shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
 DANGER
 WARNING
 CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the
word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your engine or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your
engine, other property, or the environment.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the
engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator
receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.
• Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do not
run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the
engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep
the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and
do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
1
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice GS190 and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

  • Page 2: Component & Control Location

    COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it MUFFLER CLEANER is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition.

  • Page 3: Type 2 Operation

    TYPE 2: FIXED THROTTLE / IGNITION SWITCH LEVER / 2. Move the throttle lever (gray) THROTTLE away from the SLOW LEVER (gray) MANUAL CHOKE position, about 1/3 of the way Starting A Cold Engine toward the FAST position. CHOKE ROD 1.

  • Page 4: Type 3 Operation

    SERVICING YOUR ENGINE TYPE 3: FIXED THROTTLE / ENGINE STOP SWITCH / MANUAL CHOKE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Starting A Cold Engine Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free 1. Pull the choke rod to the CHOKE ROD operation.

  • Page 5: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ENGINE OIL Recommended Oil REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3) First Every 3 Every 6 Every Before month months months year Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets Perform at every indicated each Page or exceeds the requirements for Item month or operating hour interval, which ever comes first.

  • Page 6: Air Cleaner

    AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES engine performance. Inspect the filter each time the engine is The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal operated.

  • Page 7: Spark Arrester

    SPARK ARRESTER (optional equipment) Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a USDA will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel (United States Department of Agriculture)-qualified spark arrester.

  • Page 8: Transporting

    Storage Precautions DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and  WARNING carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any appliance Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

  • Page 9: Technical & Consumer Information

    MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE TYPE You may use gasoline containing up to 5% GS190 GCACA– ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ methanol by volume as long as it also contains Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system.

  • Page 10: Emission Control System Information

    Emission Control System Information Air Index Source of Emissions An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of requirements of the California Air Resources Board. nitrogen, and hydrocarbons.

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Information

    (www.honda-engines.com). If you are still dissatisfied after speaking with the Regional Engine Distributor, you may contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Refer to page 12 for contact information.

  • Page 12: Emission Control System

    To Obtain Warranty Service: Power Equipment Division You must take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on which it is installed, Customer Service Office along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your...
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