Fuel, Oil, Air Filter And Spark Plug Requirements - Honda GCV135 Problem Solving And Maintenance Manual

Engine Model: Honda GCV135

2 Fuel, Oil, Air Filter and Spark Plug Requirements

FUEL – these mowers have a Honda GCV135 4-stroke petrol engine. The correct
fuel is the ordinary grade of unleaded petrol. The Honda GCV135 holds 0.9
litres of petrol, and the Honda GCV165 holds 1.1 litres of petrol.
Do not overfill the fuel tank – there should be no fuel in the filler-neck.
OIL – the correct oil to use is Mountfield MX855 oil, or a 4-stroke SAE 30 or
10W-30 multi-viscosity oil. DO NOT mix oil with the fuel. The dipstick shows
the minimum and maximum levels. The engine holds 0.55 litre of oil.
The use of multi-viscosity oils in hot temperatures will result in a higher than
normal oil consumption. It is important, therefore, to check the oil level more
frequently.
Any oil shortages can cause premature wear or serious damage to the
engine. So too will using the incorrect grade of oil. NB Wipe the dipstick,
insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck without screwing it in, then withdraw
the dipstick to gain an accurate reading.
Do not mix oils of different brands and features.
Do not over-fill with oil. Over-filling may cause smoking or contamination of
the spark plug and/or air filter.
Please dispose of old fuel and used engine oil in a manner that is compatible
AIR FILTER – this engine uses a paper air filter. This cannot be cleaned if it
becomes contaminated with oil or petrol, and must be replaced.
SPARK PLUG – the following sparkplug is the correct specification:
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