Page 1: ...A160H22 96146000 Owner s Manual 430859 Rev 1 03 31 10 BY EspaSol p 18 Printed in U S A ...
Page 2: ...d and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to oper ate the machine Clear the area of objects ...
Page 3: ...ers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the ma...
Page 4: ...less the engine s exhaust system isequipped with aspark arrester meeting applicable local orstate laws ifany Ifaspark arrester isused it should bemaintained ineffective working order bytheoperator Inthe state ofCalifornia theabove is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands i Serial Number Date of Pu...
Page 5: ... loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfoldhandle carefullyso as notto pinch or damage controlcables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle...
Page 6: ...ob Starter handle Gasoline filler cap G rass cat Fuel valve lever Engine oil with dipstick filter Muffle uster Housin on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shippe d WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conformto the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Product Safety Com missi...
Page 7: ...ontrol bar DRIVECONTROLENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for lowcut and lowerwheels for high cut adjust cuttingheightto suit your requirements Medium positionis best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up ordown to suityourrequirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positi...
Page 8: ...nstall dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed Open mulcherdoor Discharge deflector SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear muicher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed...
Page 9: ... CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...
Page 10: ...llrecut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends t...
Page 11: ...over itemsthat have been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintainunit as instructedin this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual At least once a ye...
Page 12: ...rp edge is uptoward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 12 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise Recommendedtighteningtorque 35 40ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts secti...
Page 13: ...move oil fill cap dipstick lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 5 Fill engine with oil SIowty pour oil downthe oil fill spout into the engine 6 Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Use guage on oil fi cap dipstickfor checking level Insert dipstick into ...
Page 14: ... or grass on underside of drive cover WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service and adjustments t Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See q O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Oper...
Page 15: ...ormed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outJet ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to a qualified service center for r...
Page 16: ...l automatically lock into mowing position SQUEEZE TO FOLD Operator MOWING POSITION control bar FOLD FORWARD Upper FOR handle STORAGE Handle knob Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol ...
Page 17: ...Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 10 Fuel valve lever if so equipped in OFF position 11 Weak battery if equipped 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 13 Blown fuse if equipped Loss Of power 1 Rear of ...
Page 18: ...ar of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Reptace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a qualified service cen...
Page 19: ...familiarizarse completamente con los controles y et uso correcto de la maquina Para esto debe leer y comprencler todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n No ponga las manos o los pies oerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias Mant_ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga Permita que solamente las personas re sponsables que est_n familiadzadas con las ...
Page 20: ... acerque a esquinas deride no hay visibilidad a los arbustos _rboles u otros objetos que pueden inteffedr con su Iinea de vision IV MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gaso lina La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y los vapores son explosives Apagar redes loscigarri los cigarros pipasy otras fuentes de ignici6n Usar solo un contenedor apropiado Nunca quitar el tap6n d...
Page 21: ...l sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un arnortiguador de chispas que cumpla con tas leyes locales o estatal_s si existen Si se usa un amortiguador de chispas el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes En el estado de California la ley exige Io anterior SecciSn 4442 del Califomfa Public Re sources God Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecidas Las leyes ...
Page 22: ...O IMPORTANTE Despiiegue el mango con touche cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos basra que la secci6n del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar en Ia posici6n para segar 2 Remuevatacufiaprotectora tevante aeecci6n de mango superior basra su lugaren el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas deI mango 3 Remueva a curia del mango que sujeta la barra de los co...
Page 23: ...tor oon varilla indicadora de nivel Silenciador Puerta de la acolche la tmpuisi6n Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda IMPORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor iii iiiiH IIIIII I IIIII J IIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITES DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segodoras a motor que se eonducen desde Ia parte de atr s rotatodas cumplen con los est_ndares de segurid _...
Page 24: ...E LA IMPULSION ENGRANCHAR CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI6N DESENGANCHADO PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTI Levante tas ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas pasael corte alto ajuste la alturade corte para que se acomode a sus requisites La posici6n deI medio es la meier para la mayorfa de losc_spedes Para cambiar la altura de corte empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda Mueva la rueda hacJa ard...
Page 25: ...asera Abra la protecci6n contra la desca_ga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n corno se muestra La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga Para convertir a la operaciOn de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe set removido y la proteccibncontra la descarga debe eslar cerrada Abm la protecc_n contra la descarga Desviador de la descarg...
Page 26: ..._kPRECAUCI6N Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocidos corno gasohol o el uso de etanol o metanoI pueden atraer la humedad la que conduce ala separaci6n y formacion de _icidos durante el almacenamiento La gasoline acfdica puede daSar el sistema del combustible de un motor durante el almacenamiento Para evitar los problemas con el motor se debe vaciar el sistema det combustible antes de guar...
Page 27: ...especial va a voIver a corlar los recortes de c_sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaSo de modo que sise caen en el c_sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no se van a notar Tambi6n el c6sped acolchado se va a deshacer rdpidam ente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c_sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad det motor cuchilla rods alta pues asf se obtendr la mejor acciSn de recede de las cuchi...
Page 28: ...gadora no cubre los articulos que han esIado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Par recibir todo el valor de la garantia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora seg_n Ias instrucciones descritas eneste manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en form peri6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez cad estaci6n comprobar si es necesario efectuar los...
Page 29: ... el cube interior de Ia ranura del adaptador de la cuchitla La ranura tieneque estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adec uada Cambie et adaptador si estd daOado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigueBal deJmotor Asegerese que la 29 ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero de ciguefial esten alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de dsta aii...
Page 30: ...el aceite drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que et tanque est_ vac o 1 Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta 2 Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite d_jela a un Iado en una superfide limpia 3 Incline Ia cortadora de c_sped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el ace te en un recipiente id6neo Mueva Ia seg...
Page 31: ... oubierta con un cuchillo para masilla o con une herramienta parecida pare remover toda aeumulaci6n de c_sped o basura en ia parte inferior de la cubierta de la impulsi6n _IADVERTENCIA Pare evitar lesi6nes serias antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes I Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor 2 AsegL_reseque la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido eomple tarnente...
Page 32: ...vos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n los ouales sean heohos aI costo del oliente pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o estableoimiento de reparacidn de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garant a deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad de motor ha sido ajustada en la fAbrica No trate de aumentar la veloci...
Page 33: ... ALMACENAR Mango superior Manilla del mango Mango inferior t_lj MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE ES importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales come el carburador el filtro deI combustible la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante e almacenamiento Los combustibles mezclados con afcohoJ conocido come gasohol o que tienen...
Page 34: ...a chispa Permita qua se enfrfe el motor antes de almacenarta en algt_nrecinto cerrado SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a PROBLEMA No arranca 1 2 3 4 un centro de servico cualificado CAUSA Filtro de aire sucio Sin combustible Combustible rancio Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de fa bu ia desconectado 6 Bujfa mala 7 Cuchi la suelta o adaptador de ...
Page 35: ...rastrdndose en el c_sped Recogedor de c6sped demasiado Ileno Posici6n de Ia altura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa estd fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o rote 4 Et sistema de controlde mecanismo impulsor suelto 2 Eleve la altura de corte 3 Umpie cambie el filtro de aire 4 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 5 Revise et niveldet ac...
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Page 40: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERGCV160 LAS3A i i i UlL U_IUW Ivl_u LU lUUU LL LABEL 1 FAN COVER I AiR CLEANER J CHOKE 3 1 _ k_j f2 CARBURETORI 8 RECOIL STARTER I 40 ...
Page 41: ...ber B Tank Mounting 8 12 8572034 Nut Tank Mounting A 13 8572042 Cap Assembly Fuel Tank 9 14 8572059 Gauge Fuel Level 10 16 8572075 Tube Fuel Tank 13 17 7425804 Tube Fuel 14 19 8581894 Cover Fan T89 15 20 5580527 Collar Fan Cover 16 21 6978399 Collar Fuel Cock 19 23 5581004 Bolt Stud 20 26 0671636 Screw Washer Head 5 x 10 22 29 0250647 Clip Tube B8 30 0250985 Clip Tube B10 33 0053595 Clip Tube Cll ...
Page 42: ...HONDA4 CYCLEENGINE CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT_ MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAS3A PISTON CONNECTING ROD J 4 5 FLYWHEEL 42 ...
Page 43: ...5 Piston 2 1426576 Pin Piston 3 8270217 Rod Assembly Connecting 4 1431055 Bolt Connecting Rod 5 2605517 Clip Piston Pin 13 mm 6 8571937 Ring Set Piston Teikoku CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 5664495 Crankshaft Comp 5 5581012 Washer Thrust OIL PAN KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6771489 Pan Assembly Oil 2 1452754 Gasket Oil Fillercap 4 5664503 Extension Oil Filler 5 5664511 Washer Extension L...
Page 44: ... for rental or commercialpurposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained inaccordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does notapply to any product which has been subjected to al teration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to nor...
