honda-automobiles gxv160 User Manual
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TRANSPORTING
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 3).
fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 3).
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
Record the engine serial number and type in the space below. You will
need this information when ordering parts and when making technical
or warranty inquiries.
Record the engine serial number and type in the space below. You will
need this information when ordering parts and when making technical
or warranty inquiries.
Carburetor Modification For High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very
rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very
rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to
the carburetor. If you always operate your engine at altitudes above
5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your servicing dealer perform this
carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude
with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each
emission standard throughout its useful life.
the carburetor. If you always operate your engine at altitudes above
5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your servicing dealer perform this
carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude
with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each
emission standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
NOTICE
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation, the
air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor
may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine
damage. For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications.
air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor
may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine
damage. For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications.
Oxygenated Fuels
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the
United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce
emissions.
Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the
United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce
emissions.
If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirements.
minimum octane rating requirements.
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents.
Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump.
Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump.
The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service
station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use
of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of
oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under the Distributor’s
Limited Warranty (see page 11).
station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use
of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of
oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under the Distributor’s
Limited Warranty (see page 11).
ENGINE WILL NOT
START
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check control positions. Fuel valve OFF.
Move lever to ON.
Choke OFF.
Move the choke/throttle
lever to CHOKE ON
position unless engine is
warm.
lever to CHOKE ON
position unless engine is
warm.
Ignition switch OFF.
Move the throttle lever to
FAST position.
(A type: flywheel brake
lever to RUN position.)
FAST position.
(A type: flywheel brake
lever to RUN position.)
2. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
3. Remove and inspect
spark plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
improperly gapped.
Clean or replace the spark
plug (p. 6).
plug (p. 6).
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
choke/throttle lever in
FAST position.
plug. Start engine with
choke/throttle lever in
FAST position.
4. Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
components as necessary.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check air cleaner.
Filter elements clogged.
Clean or replace filter
elements (p. 6).
elements (p. 6).
2. Check fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
3. Take engine to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
servicing dealer, or
refer to shop manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
components as necessary.
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE TYPE
GXV160
GJ03– ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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SERIAL NUMBER AND
TYPE LOCATION
TYPE LOCATION
SERIAL NUMBER TYPE
ETHANOL — (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name Gasohol.
by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name Gasohol.
MTBE — (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE
by volume.
by volume.
METHANOL — (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 5%
methanol by volume as long as it also contains
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal,
rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.
methanol by volume as long as it also contains
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal,
rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.