Flywheel Brake Inspection; Spark Arrester; Storing Your Engine - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

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FLYWHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION

1. Remove the three flange
RECOIL
nuts from the recoil
STARTER
starter, and remove the
recoil starter from the
engine.
2. Remove the fuel tank from
the engine without
disconnecting the fuel
tube. If the fuel tank
contains fuel, keep it level
FUEL TANK
as you remove it and set it
beside the engine in a
level position.
3. Check the brake shoe
thickness. If it is less than
3 mm, take the engine to
your authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
4. Install the fuel tank and
recoil starter, and tighten
the three nuts securely.

SPARK ARRESTER

The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow it to cool
before servicing the spark arrester.
Spark Arrester
SPARK ARRESTER
Removal
1. Remove the three 6 mm
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
bolts from the muffler
protector, and remove
the muffler protector.
2. Remove the special
screw from the spark
arrester, and remove
the spark arrester from
the muffler.
Spark Arrester
Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the
spark arrester screen. Be careful not to damage the
screen. Replace the spark arrester if it has breaks or
holes.
2. Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of
removal.
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STORING YOUR ENGINE

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
FLANGE NUTS (3)
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing your engine's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it
again.
Cleaning
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour
before cleaning. Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any damaged
paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
SPACER (3)
into the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will
soak the air filter, and water that passes through the air filter or muffler
can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
FUEL
TUBE
Fuel
NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
BRAKE SHOE
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
THICKNESS
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated petrol will
cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel
system. If the petrol in your engine deteriorates during storage, you
may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components,
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that petrol can be left in your fuel tank and
BRAKE SHOE
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as petrol blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the
fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel
tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures
accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel problems may occur within a few
months, or even less if the petrol was not fresh when you filled the
fuel tank.
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from
neglected storage preparation are not covered under your engine
warranty.
To Prevent Fuel-Related Problems:
1. Add petrol stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
When adding a petrol stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh petrol. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
SPECIAL
during storage. If you keep a container of petrol for refueling, be
SCREW
sure that it contains only fresh petrol.
MUFFLER
2. After adding a petrol stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated petrol has replaced the
6 mm BOLT (3)
untreated petrol in the carburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 on page 3).
4. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the
carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3 minutes.
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