Unexpected Problems; Start; Power; Safe Operating Technical Information - Honda GP160 Owner's Manual

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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF .
Choke open.
Engine switch OFF .
Engine oil level low
(Oil Alert models).
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Filter element(s) restricted.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
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Correction
Move lever to ON position.
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
Fill with the recommended oil to
the proper level (p.7).
Refuel (p. 7).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 11). Refuel with fresh
gasoline (p. 7).
Gap or replace spark plug
(p. 10).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle lever
in MAX. position.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Correction
Clean or replace filter element(s)
(p. 8–9).
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 11).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(p. 7).
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Record the engine serial
number, type and purchase
date in the spaces below. You
will need this information
when ordering parts and when
making technical or warranty
inquiries.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ __— __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION