Table Of Contents - Honda GC160 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . .3
COMPONENT & CONTROL
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IS YOUR ENGINE
READY TO GO . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safe Operating
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . .7
Setting Engine Speed . . . . . .9
Stopping the Engine . . . . . .10
Oil Alert System . . . . . . . . .10
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SERVICING YOUR HONDA
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance
Importance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance Safety . . . . . .12
Safety Precautions . . . . . . .12
Maintenance Schedule . . . .13
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fuel Recomendations . . . . .14
ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recommended Oil . . . . . . .15
Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . .15
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . .17
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Spark Arrester . . . . . . . . . . .20
HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
21
Storing Your Engine . . . . . .21
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
High Altitude
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Oxygenated Fuels . . . . . . . .27
Emission Control System
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
AIR INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . .31
Tuneup Specifications . . . . .31
Quick Reference
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . .32
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Honda Publications . . . . . . .33
Distributor's Limited
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Emission Control System
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Warranty Service
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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