Maintenance Schedule; Refueling; Fuel Recommendations; Engine Oil - Honda GC160 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

REGULAR SERVICE
PERIOD (4)
ITEM
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first.

Engine oil

Check
Change
Air filter Check
Clean
Replace
Spark plug Check-adjust
Replace
Spark arrester Clean
Idle speed Check-adjust
Fuel tank and filter Clean
Fuel tube Check
Valve clearance Check-adjust
Combustion chamber Clean
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service
procedures.
(4) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.

REFUELING

Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. This
engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline
produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust
system life.
 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is
not covered under the Distributor's Limited Warranty (see page 11).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. Remove the fuel tank
cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom
of the fuel level limit in
the neck of the fuel
tank. Do not overfill.
Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting the
engine.
Fuel tank capacity: 0.53 gal (2.0 l)
Before First Every 3 Every 6 Every
Each Month Months Months Year
Use or or or or
5 Hrs 25 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs
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O (1)
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O(3)
O(3)
Every 2 years
(Replace if necessary) (3)
O(3)
After every 250 hours (3)
FUEL
LEVEL
MARK
ENGINE OIL

Recommended Oil

Every
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets
Two Page
Years
or exceeds the requirements for
or 250
API service classification SH, SJ,
Hrs
or equivalent. Always check the
API service label on the oil
container to be sure it includes the
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letters SH, SJ, or equivalent.
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SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
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shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your
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area is within the indicated range.
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Oil Level Check

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1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
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Shop
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
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Shop
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown, but
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do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil level.
Shop
manual
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
Shop
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil
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— to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole). Do not
overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.

Oil Change

Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place a suitable container next
to the engine to catch the used
oil
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
and the oil drain plug.
3. Allow the used oil to drain
completely, then reinstall the
drain plug and washer. Tighten
the drain plug securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground or
down a drain.
4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark
MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL (bottom edge of the oil fill hole) on the dipstick with the
recommended oil (see page 5).
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
OIL FILL HOLE
LOWER LIMIT
(bottom edge)
OIL FILLER
CAP/
DIPSTICK
DRAIN
PLUG
WASHER