Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual page 11

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
Source of Emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of
nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they
react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon
monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic.
Honda utilizes appropriate air/fuel ratios and other emissions control
systems to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Additionally, Honda fuel systems utilize
components and control technologies to reduce evaporative
emissions.
The U.S. EPA, CARB, and Environment Canada
EPA, California, and Canadian emissions regulations require all
manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation
and maintenance of emission control systems.
The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to
keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission
standards.
Tampering and Altering
NOTICE
Tampering is a violation of Federal and California law.
Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase
emissions beyond the legal limit. Among those acts that constitute
tampering are:
• Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or exhaust
systems.
• Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed-adjusting
mechanism to cause the engine to operate outside its design
parameters.
Problems That May Affect Emissions
If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine
inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer.
• Hard starting or stalling after starting.
• Rough idle.
• Misfiring or backfiring under load.
• Afterburning (backfiring).
• Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems on your Honda engine were designed,
built, and certified to conform with EPA, California, and Canadian
emission regulations. We recommend the use of Honda Genuine
parts whenever you have maintenance done. These original-design
replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the
original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. The use
of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality
may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system.
A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that
the part will not adversely affect emission performance. The
manufacturer or rebuilder of the part must certify that use of the part
will not result in a failure of the engine to comply with emission
regulations.
Maintenance
Follow the maintenance schedule on
schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used
for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or high-temperature
operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, will require
more frequent service.
Air Index
An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
page 7. Remember that this
The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower
the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information
relating the engine's emission durability period. The descriptive term
indicates the useful life period for the engine's emission control
system. See your EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 14) for additional information.
DESCRIPTIVE
TERM
Moderate 50 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
125 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate 125 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
250 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Extended 300 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)
SPECIFICATIONS
GCV160
TYPE
Length x Width x Height 14.4 x 13.0 x 14.2 in
(367 x 331 x 360 mm)
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Oil capacity
Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz (0.35 ~ 0.41 )*
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption **
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
GCV190
TYPE
Length x Width x Height 14.4 x 13.0 x 14.5 in
(367 x 331 x 368 mm)
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Oil capacity
*Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz (0.35 ~ 0.41 )
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption **
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil remaining in the engine. Always
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (see
**Actual consumption will vary, depending on the load applied to the engine.
Tuneup Specifications
Spark plug gap 0.028 ~ 0.030 in
(0.70 ~ 0.80 mm)
Idle speed 1,400 ± 150 rpm
1,700 ± 150 rpm (fixed
throttle types)
2,500 ± 150 rpm (auto
throttle types)
Valve clearance IN: 0.006 + 0.001 in
(cold) (0.15 + 0.02 mm)
EX: 0.008 + 0.001 in
(0.20 + 0.02 mm)
APPLICABLE TO EMISSION
DURABILITY PERIOD
RECOIL START ELECTRIC START
14.4 x 13.9 x 14.2 in
(367 x 354 x 360 mm)
22 lb (9.8 kg) 26 lb (11.6 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
9.8 cu in (160 cm )
[2.5 x 2.0 in (64 x 50 mm)]
Dry engine: 18.6 oz (0.55 )
0.25 US gal (0.93 )
1.1 /h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
RECOIL START ELECTRIC START
14.4 x 13.9 x 14.5 in
(367 x 354 x 368 mm)
27.1 lb (12.3 kg) 29.3 lb (13.3 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
3
11.4 cu in (187 cm )
[2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50 mm)]
Dry engine: 18.6 oz (0.55 )
0.25 US gal (0.93 )
1.3 /h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
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