Use and Care Manual

11
Air Index
An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower
the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information
relating the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive term
indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control
system. See your EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 15) for additional information.
SPECIFICATIONS
GCV160
GCV190
Tuneup Specifications
Quick Reference Information
DESCRIPTIVE
TERM
APPLICABLE TO EMISSION
DURABILITY PERIOD
Moderate 50 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
125 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate 125 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
250 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Extended 300 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)
TYPE RECOIL START ELECTRIC START
Length x Width x Height 14.4 x 13.0 x 14.2 in
(367 x 331 x 360 mm)
14.4 x 13.9 x 14.2 in
(367 x 354 x 360 mm)
Dry weight *** 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) 26 lb (11.6 kg)
Engine type 4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
9.8 cu in (160 cm
3
)
[2.5 x 2.0 in (64 x 50 mm)]
Oil capacity Dry engine: 16.9 oz (0.50 L)
Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz (0.35 ~ 0.41 L)*
Fuel tank capacity 0.25 US gal (0.93 L)
Fuel consumption ** 1.1 /h at 3,000 rpm
Cooling system Forced air
Ignition system Transistorized magneto
PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise
TYPE RECOIL START ELECTRIC START
Length x Width x Height 14.4 x 13.0 x 14.5 in
(367 x 331 x 368 mm)
14.4 x 13.9 x 14.5 in
(367 x 354 x 368 mm)
Dry weight *** 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) 29.3 lb (13.3 kg)
Engine type 4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
11.4 cu in (187 cm
3
)
[2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50 mm)]
Oil capacity Dry engine: 16.9 oz (0.50 L)
*Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz (0.35 ~ 0.41 L)
Fuel tank capacity 0.25 US gal (0.93 L)
Fuel consumption ** 1.3 L/h at 3,000 rpm
Cooling system Forced air
Ignition system Transistorized magneto
PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise
* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil remaining in the engine. Always
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (see
page 7)
**Actual consumption will vary, depending on the load applied to the engine.
*** Depending on type
ITEM SPECIFICATION PAGE
Spark plug gap 0.028 ~ 0.030 in
(0.70 ~ 0.80 mm)
Refer to
page 8
Idle speed 1,400 ± 150 rpm
1,700 ± 150 rpm (fixed
throttle types)
2,500 ± 150 rpm (auto
throttle types)
See your authorized Honda
dealer.
Valve clearance
(cold)
IN: 0.006 +
0.002 in
(0.15 +
0.04 mm)
EX: 0.008 +
0.002 in
(0.20 +
0.04 mm)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Fuel Type Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher (
page 7).
Engine Oil Type SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later, for general
use. Refer to page 7.
* Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz.
(0.35 ~ 0.41 L)
Spark plug Type BPR6ES (NGK) (pressure washer types)
BPR5ES (NGK) (all other applications)
Maintenance Before each
use
Check engine oil level. Refer to
page 7.
Check air filter. Refer to
page 8.
First 5 hours
Change engine oil. Refer to
page 8.
Subsequent Refer to the maintenance schedule on
page 7.
* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil remaining in the engine. Always
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (see
page 7)