Maintenance Schedule; Refueling - Honda GC190 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform at every
Before
indicated month or
Each
ITEM operating hour
interval, whichever
comes first.
Check
Engine oil
Change
Check
Air filter Clean
Replace
Check-adjust
Spark plug
Replace
Spark arrester Clean
Idle speed Check-adjust
Fuel tank and filter Clean
Valve clearance Check-adjust
Fuel tube Check
Combustion
Clean
chamber
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load
or in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda
servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are
mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for
service procedures.
(4) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-
warrantable failures.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (4)
First Every 3 Every 6 Every Every
Month Months Months Year
or or or or Years
Use
5 Hrs 25 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs or 250
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O(3)
O(3)
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Every 2 years
(Replace if necessary) (3)
After every 250 hours (3)

REFUELING

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
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has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes can reach flames or sparks.
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You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
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ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
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contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting
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and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and
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plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance
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problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or
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methanol greater than shown above are not covered by warranty.
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If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
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please refer to the fuel section of the STORAGE chapter (page 7) for
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additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
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be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
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• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is
not covered under the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY (see
page 11).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the
fuel level limit in the neck of
the fuel tank. Do not overfill.
Wipe up spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
3. After refueling, tighten the
fuel tank cap.
a. Non-tether type:
Tighten the cap securely.
b. Tether type:
Tighten the cap until it
clicks.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from the fueling source
and site before starting the
engine
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B WARNING
MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL
FUEL TANK
CAP
TETHER
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