Oil Change; Air Cleaner; Inspection; Cleaning - Honda GP160 Owner's Manual

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Oil Change

Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil,
then remove the oil filler cap, oil drain plug and washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil
drain plug and a new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug
securely.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended
oil (see page 7) to the upper limit.
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage. This type of damage is not covered under the
Warranty.
The Oil Alert system (applicable types) will automatically stop
the engine before the oil level falls below the safe limit.
However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected
shutdown, fill to the upper limit, and check the oil level
regularly.
4. Install the oil filler cap and tighten securely.
OIL FILLER CAP
WASHER
(Replace)
DRAIN PLUG
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container
to your local service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the
trash, pour it on the ground, or pour it down a drain.
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AIR CLEANER

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter more often than specified in the
SCHEDULE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air
filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
This type of damage is not covered under the Warranty.

Inspection

Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged filter
elements. If equipped with an oil-bath air cleaner, also check the oil
level.
Refer to the following instructions that apply to the air cleaner and
filter for your engine type.

Cleaning

[Dual-Filter Element Types]
1. Remove the wing nut from the air
2. Remove the wing nut from the air
3. Remove the foam filter element
OIL LEVEL
4. Inspect both air filter elements,
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
.
cleaner cover, and remove the
cover.
filter, and remove the filter
elements.
from the paper filter element.
and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the
paper air filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page 6).
Paper filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
2
exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm ] through the filter element from
)
the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
MAINTENANCE
STANDARD DUAL-FILTER-
ELEMENT TYPE
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
GASKET