Air Cleaner; Spark Plug - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor
engine performance. Inspect the filter each time the engine is
operated. You will need to clean the filter more frequently if you
operate the engine in very dusty areas.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without a filter, or with damaged filter, will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered under your Distributor's Limited Warranty.
Inspection
AIR CLEANER BODY
1. Press the latch
tabs on the top of
the air cleaner
cover, and remove
the cover. Check
the filter to be sure
it is clean and in
good condition.
AIR DUCT
2. Reinstall the filter
and air cleaner
cover.
Cleaning
1. Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or
blow compressed air not exceeding 207 kPa through the filter from
the clean side that faces the engine. Never try to brush off dirt.
Brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
2. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburetor.
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SPARK PLUG

Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES
The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal
engine operating temperatures.
Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage.
For good performance, the
spark plug must be properly
gapped and free of deposits.
FILTER
AIR
1. Disconnect the cap from
CLEANER
COVER
LATCH TABS
2. Use the proper size spark
3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if damaged, badly fouled, if the
4. Measure the electrode gap with a
5. Install the spark plug carefully, by
6. After the spark plug is seated,
7. When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
8. When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8 ~ 1/4 turn
9. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
ENGLISH
NOTICE
the spark plug, and
remove any dirt from the
spark plug area.
plug wrench to remove
the spark plug.
sealing washer is in poor condition, or if the electrode is worn.
suitable gauge. The correct gap is
0.70 ~ 0.80 mm. If adjustment is
needed, correct the gap by
carefully bending the side
electrode.
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
tighten with the proper size spark
plug wrench to compress the
washer.
plug seats to compress the washer.
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
NOTICE
Properly tighten the spark plug. A loose spark plug can become
very hot and can damage the engine. Overtightening the spark
plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
SPARK PLUG
WRENCH
0.70 ~ 0.80 mm
SEALING
WASHER