Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems; Technical & Consumer Information; Serial Number Location And Type Location - Honda GS160 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil
(see page 6).
2. Remove the spark plug
(see page 6).
3. Pour a tablespoon (5 – 10 cc)
of clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Pull the recoil starter several
times to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 2).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

TRANSPORTING

Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT Possible Cause
START
1. Check control positions. Choke OPEN.
Ignition switch OFF.
2. Check engine oil level. Engine oil level low (Oil Alert
models).
3. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
4. Remove and inspect Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
spark plug. improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
5. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or refer malfunction, valves stuck,
to shop manual. etc.
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
1. Check air filter. Filter clogged.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
3. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or refer malfunction, valves stuck,
to shop manual. etc.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
Record the engine serial
number in the space
below. You will need this
information when
ordering parts and when
making technical or
warranty inquiries.
SERIAL
NUMBER
AND TYPE
LOCATION
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ – __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Correction
Pull the choke to the
CLOSED position unless
the engine is warm.
• Move the throttle lever to
the SLOW or FAST
position (p. 3).
• Move the ignition switch
lever to the ON position
(p. 3).
• Move the engine stop
switch to the ON position
(p. 4).
Fill with the recommended
oil to the proper level (p. 5).
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 7). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace the spark plug
(p. 6).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in FAST
position (choke in OPEN
position).
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Possible Cause Correction
Clean or replace the filter
(p. 6).
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 7). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
SERIAL NUMBER
TYPE
E