honda-automobiles gxv160 Manuel D’Utilisation
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service
procedures.
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service
procedures.
(4) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance intervals.
REFUELING
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. This
engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline
produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust
engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline
produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust
system life.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is
not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (see page 11).
spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is
not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (see page 11).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank
Adding Fuel
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the fuel level limit in the neck of the fuel
tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Fuel tank capacity: 0.53 US gal (2.0 l)
Fuel tank capacity: 0.53 US gal (2.0 l)
REGULAR SERVICE
PERIOD (4)
Before
Each
Use
First
Month
or
5 Hrs
Every 3
Months
or
25 Hrs
Every 6
Months
or
50 Hrs
Every
Year
or
100
Hrs
Every
Two
Years
or 250
Hrs
Page
ITEM
Perform at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first.
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first.
Engine oil
Check
O
5
Replace
O
O (2)
Air cleaner
Check
O
6
Clean
O (1)
Replace
O
Spark plug
Check-adjust
O
6
Replace
O
Flywheel brake pad
Check
O
7
Spark arrester
Clean
O
7
Idle speed
Check-adjust
O(3)
6
Fuel tank and filter
Clean
O(3)
Shop
manual
Fuel tube
Check
Every 2 years
(Replace if necessary) (3)
Shop
manual
Valve clearance
Check-adjust
O(3)
Shop
manual
Combustion chamber
Clean
After every 300 hours (3)
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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL
LEVEL
LIMIT
LEVEL
LIMIT
FUEL TANK CAP