Honda GP160 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to
get the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely.
This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it
carefully before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or
if you have any questions about your engine, consult your servicing
dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine
and should remain with the engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,
shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its
coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
engine. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you
or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by
the word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your engine or other property can be damaged if you
don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your
engine, other property, or the environment.
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The illustrations herein are mainly based on: PTO shaft type S
• The illustration may vary according to the type.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................ 1
SAFETY MESSAGES................. 1
SAFETY INFORMATION .......... 2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION......... 2
COMPONENT & CONTROL
LOCATIONS ............................... 3
FEATURES ................................. 3
BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS .................................... 4
OPERATION............................... 4
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4
STARTING THE ENGINE ...... 4
STOPPING THE ENGINE ...... 5
SETTING ENGINE SPEED ..... 5
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE ..... 6
THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE .................... 6
MAINTENANCE SAFETY ...... 6
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........ 6
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE ............................. 6
REFUELING ............................ 7
Recommended Fuel........... 7
ENGINE OIL............................ 7
Recommended Oil ............ 7
Oil Level Check ................... 7
Oil Change .......................... 8
AIR CLEANER......................... 8
Inspection ........................... 8
Cleaning ............................. 8
SPARK PLUG........................ 10
GP160H·GP200H
GP160 • GP200
HELPFUL TIPS &
SUGGESTIONS ....................... 10
STORING YOUR ENGINE .... 10
TRANSPORTING.................. 11
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS..... 12
ENGINE WILL NOT
START ................................... 12
ENGINE LACKS
POWER ................................. 12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..... 12
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION.... 12
REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE.... 13
CARBURETOR
MODIFICATIONS FOR
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION.... 13
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 14
TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS.... 14
WIRING DIAGRAMS ............ 14
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