Honda GXV160 Manual Del Propietário

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Honda engine. We want to help you to get
the best results from your new engine and to operate it safely. This
manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully
before operating the engine. If a problem should arise, or if you have
any questions about your engine, consult an authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor
Co., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine and
should remain with the engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any additional information regarding engine startup,
shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands:
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its
coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is
a separate document that should have been given to you by your
dealer.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the engine.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
 DANGER
 WARNING
 CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the
word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your engine or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your
engine, other property, or the environment.
© 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
37Z4RA00
00X37-Z4R-A000
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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IPC
6000.2005.09
EM4
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATUER
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
INSTRUKTIEHANDLEIDING
MANUALE DELL'UTENTE
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . 1
Damage Prevention
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 2
COMPONENT & CONTROL
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Is Your Engine Ready To Go . 2
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safe Operating Precautions . 3
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Engine Speed . . . . . . 3
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . 3
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE . . 4
The Importance of
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . 4
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel Recommendations . . . . . 4
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Idle Speed Adjustment. . . . . . 6
Spark Arrester . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
English
GXV160
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WARNING:
HELPFUL TIPS &
SUGGESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing Your Engine . . . . . . 8
Draining The Fuel Tank And
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adding A Gasoline Stabilizer
To Extend Fuel Storage Life 8
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED
PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . 9
Serial Number Location . . . . 9
Throttle Cable Connection . . 9
High Altitude Operation . . . 10
Oxygenated Fuels . . . . . . . 10
Emission Control System
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Air Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONSUMER INFORMATION . 12
Honda Publications . . . . . . 12
Distributor/Dealer Locator
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Customer Service
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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