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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual
in its entirety before you attempt to as-
semble or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is
shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in
the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem-
bled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the
as sem bly have been placed in the parts
bag. To ensure safe and proper operation
of your lawn mower, all parts and hard-
ware you assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as neces-
sary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS SEM BLY
1/2" Wrench
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM
CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll mower out of carton and check
carton thor ough ly for additional loose
parts.
MOWING
POSITION
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator
presence
control bar
Bolt
Nut
Bracket
Upper
handle
LIFT
UP
Handle
knob
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT
: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing posi-
tion.
2. Insert bolt through handle and bracket
and secure with nut. A 1/2" wrench will
be required.
3. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
4. Remove handle padding holding
operator pres ence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-
JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
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MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE
CAMSHAFT PULLEY
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 14320-ZL8-010 Pulley, Camshaft
2 14324-ZL8-000 Shaft, Cam Pulley
3 14400-Z0J-014 Belt, Timing
(84HU7
G-200)
6 14461-ZL8-000 Shaft, Rocker Arm
11 90112-333-000 Screw, Tappet Adjusting
12 90206-001-000 Nut, Tappet Adjusting
13 91301-ZM0-V31 O-Ring (6.8 x 1.9) (ARAI)
15 14431-Z0J-000 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve
16 14441-Z0J-000 Rocker Arm,
Exhaust
Valve
OIL PAN
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 11300-ZM0-811 Pan Assembly, Oil
2 15650-ZM0-801 Gauge Assembly,
Oil
Level
4 15625-ZE6-000 Gasket, Oil Filler Cap
5 15631-ZM0-000 Extension, Oil Filler
6 15639-ZM0-000 Lock Washer, Extension
8 16508-ZM0-010 Shaft, Governor Holder
9 16510-ZM0-010 Governor Assembly
10 16511-ZL8-000 Weight, Governor
11 16512-ZM0-000 Holder, Governor Weight
12 16513-ZE1-000 Pin, Governor Weight
13 16531-ZE1-000 Slider, Governor
14 16541-ZM0-000 Shaft, Governor Arm
15 90014-952-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 14)
(CT200)
16 90121-952-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 25)
(CT200)
17 90451-ZE1-000 Washer, Thrust (6 mm)
18 90602-ZE1-000 Clip, Governor Holder
19 91202-ZL8-003 Oil Seal (28 x 41.25 x 6)
20 91356-MA6-005 O-Ring (14.8 x 2.4) (NOK)
21 94101-068000 Washer, Plain (6 mm)
22 94251-08000
Pin, Lock (8 mm)
23 94301-08200
Pin, Dowel (#8 x 20)
PISTON / CONNECTING ROD
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 13101-Z2A-010 Piston
2 13111-ZE0-000 Pin, Piston
3 13200-Z0J-000 Connecting Rod Assem-
bly
4 90001-ZE1-000 Bolt, Connecting Rod
5 90551-ZE0-000 Clip, Piston Pin (13 mm)
6 13010-Z0L-014 Ring Set, Piston, Standard
(Teikoku)
LABELS
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
9 87528-Z0L-V20 Mark, Choke Indication
20 87114-ZH7-821 Label, Warning
30 87101-Z8B-000 Mark, Emblem (GCV160)
31 87169-Z8E-000 Mark, Recoil Cover
32 87524-Z8B-000 Mark, Caution,
Fuel
Petcock
CHOKE BASE
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
2 16592-Z2D-800 Spring, Return
5 16614-Z2D-800 Spring, Choke Lever
8 16632-Z0L-801 Rod, Stop
9 90022-888-010 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 20)
(CT200)
14 16610-Z2D-801 Lever Assembly, Choke
16610-Z2D-802 Lever Assembly, Choke