Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical & Consumer Information; And Type Location - Honda GSV160 Owner's Manual

Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, 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.
If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the OFF
position (see page 2).
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 2).
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 (see page 2).

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT
START
1. Check control Fuel valve OFF.
positions.
Choke OFF.
Ignition switch or engine stop
switch OFF.
2. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
3. Remove and inspect Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
spark plug. improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
4. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck,
refer to shop manual. etc.
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
1. Check air filter Filter clogged.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
3. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck,
refer to shop manual. etc.
Possible Cause Correction
Move lever to ON.
Move the choke/throttle
lever, choke rod or choke
lever to CHOKE ON
position unless engine is
warm.
Move the flywheel brake
lever to RUN position.
(Types 2 & 6: Throttle lever
to FAST position. Type 5:
Engine stop switch to ON)
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace the spark plug (p.
7).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
choke/throttle lever in
FAST position.
(Types 4 & 5: Choke OFF
position.)
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Possible Cause Correction
Clean or replace filter
(p. 6).
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Serial Number and Type
Location
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
GSV160 GJABA– ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
GSV190 GJACA– ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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 trimmer at altitudes above
5,000 feet (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 1,000-foot (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 5,000 feet (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.
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SERIAL
NUMBER
AND TYPE
LOCATION
SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE TYPE
___ ___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___ ___
TYPE