Honda GC160, Owner'S Manual

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Draining The Fuel Tank And Carburetor
1. Use a siphon pump (commercially available) and siphon the fuel
out of the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container.
2. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
3. Loosen the carburetor drain screw. and drain the carburetor into an
approved gasoline container. After draining is completed, tighten
the carburetor drain screw.
ENGINE OIL
1. Change the engine oil
(see page 6).
2. Remove the spark plug
(see page 6).
3. Pour 1 - 2 teaspoons
(5 - 10 cc) of clean engine oil
into the cylinder.
4. Pull the recoil starter several
times to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and
corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 2).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any procedures that should be followed for transporting
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE LACKS POWER
B
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
SIPHON PUMP
(COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE)
FLOAT BOWL
DRAIN SCREW
Possible Cause Correction
Choke open. Pull the choke to the CLOSED
position unless the engine is warm.
Ignition switch OFF. • Move the throttle lever to the
SLOW or FAST position (page 3).
• Move the ignition switch lever to
the ON position (page 3).
• Move the engine stop switch to
the ON position (page 4).
Engine oil level low (Oil Alert models). Fill with the recommended oil to the
proper level (page 6).
Out of fuel. Refuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, of
refueled with bad gasoline. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 8). Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped. Replace the spark plug
(page 6).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine). Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start
engine with throttle lever in FAST
position (choke in OPEN position).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer, or refer to
shop manual.
Possible Cause Correction
Filter clogged. Clean or replace the filter
(page 6).
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, of
refueled with bad gasoline. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 8). Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take engine to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer, or refer to
shop manual.
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