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

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Oil Change
Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
OIL FILLER NECK
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage (see TYPE 1 on page 3).
2. Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and drain the oil into the container
by tipping the engine toward the oil filler neck.
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, pour it on the ground, or
pour it down a drain.
4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick with the recommended oil.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.

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.
OIL FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
(ELECTRIC
START
TYPES)
UPPER
LIMIT
FILTER
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
LATCH TABS
ENGLISH
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.

SPARK PLUG

Recommended Spark Plug:
NGK - BPR6ES Pressure washer applications
NGK - BPR5ES All other applications
The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal
engine operating temperatures.
NOTICE
Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage.
For good performance, the
SPARK PLUG
spark plug must be properly
WRENCH
gapped and free of deposits.
1. Disconnect the cap from
the spark plug, and
remove any dirt from the
spark plug area.
2. Use the proper size spark
plug wrench to remove
the spark plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if damaged, badly fouled, if the
sealing washer is in poor condition, or if the electrode is worn.
4. Measure the electrode gap with a
suitable gauge. The correct gap is
0.70 ~ 0.80 mm. If adjustment is
needed, correct the gap by
carefully bending the side
electrode.
5. Install the spark plug carefully, by
hand, to avoid cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated,
tighten with the proper size spark
plug wrench to compress the
washer.
When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats to compress the washer.
When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8 ~ 1/4 turn
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.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
0.70 ~ 0.80 mm
SEALING
WASHER
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