Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GSV160 Honda
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1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Honda engi ne. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engi ne and to operate it safely . This manual contains informati on on how to do that; pl ease read it carefully before operating the engi ne.
2 COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCA TION The engine control area differs base d on the engine type. Refer to the individual diagrams below to determ ine your engine control type when reading the Operation section and other sections in the manual.
3 2. Move the throttle control (see equipmen t manual) to move the choke/throttle lever to the CHOKE position. 3. Move the flywheel brake control (see equipment manual) to move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position. 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly .
4 St arting A Wa rm Engine 1. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position. 2. Pull the starter grip li ghtly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see page 3). Stopping The Engine 1. Release the flywheel brak e lever to stop the engine. 2.
5 SERVICING YOUR ENGINE THE IMPORT ANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
6 ENGINE OIL Recommended Oil Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SH, SJ, or equivalent. Always check the API service labe l on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SH, SJ, or equivalent.
7 SP ARK PLUG Recommended Sp ark Plug: NGK BPR6ES The recommended spark plug is th e correct heat range for normal engine operating temperatures. NOTICE Incorrect spark plugs ca n cause engine damage. For good performance, the spark pl ug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
8 HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS STORING YOUR ENGINE Storage Prep aration Proper storage preparation is e ssential for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impair ing your engine’ s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again.
9 Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor , it is important to r educe the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well-v entilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater , or clothes dryer .
10 Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are be ing blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines ar e collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. T o meet clean ai r standards, some areas of the United S tates and Canada use o xygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.
11 Air Index An Air Index Information hang tag/l abel is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the Califo rnia Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer , the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines.
12 Emission Control System W arranty Y our new Honda Power Equipmen t engine complies with both the U.S. EP A and State of California emission regulation s. American Honda provides th e same emission warranty coverage for engines so ld in all 50 states.
13 Distributor/Dealer Locator Information T o find an Authorized Honda Engi ne Distributor/Dealer anywhere in the United S tates: Call (800) 426-7701 or visit our website: www.honda-engines.com Customer Service Information Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals.
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16 NOTES.
An important point after buying a device Honda GSV160 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Honda GSV160 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Honda GSV160 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Honda GSV160 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Honda GSV160 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Honda GSV160, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Honda GSV160.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Honda GSV160. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Honda GSV160 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
