Technical & Consumer Information; Engine Serial Number; And Type Location; High Altitude Operation - Honda GSV160 Manual Del Usario

ENGINE LACKS
POWER
1. Check air filter. Filter clogged.
2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
3. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck,
refer to shop manual. etc.
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Serial Number and
Type Location
Record the engine serial
number and type in the
space below. You will
SERIAL
need this information
NUMBER
when ordering parts and
AND TYPE
LOCATION
when making technical or
warranty inquiries.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ __ – __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: __ __ __ __
Carburetor Modifications 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.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your trimmer 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.
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.

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.
If you use oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirements.
E
Possible Cause Correction
Clean or replace filter
(p. 6).
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
SERIAL NUMBER
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel's contents.
Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump.
The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
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.
MTBE — (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE
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.
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
TYPE
oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under your engine
warranty (see last page).
Specifications – GSV160
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Maximum output
Maximum torque
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
Specifications – GSV190
Length x Width x Height
Dry weight
Engine type
Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]
Maximum output
Maximum torque
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel consumption
Cooling system
Ignition system
PTO shaft rotation
Tuneup Specifications
ITEM
Spark plug gap
Valve clearance (cold)
Other specifications
14.4 x 13.0 x 14.2 in
(367 x 331 x 360 mm)
28.2 lb (12.8 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
9.8 cu in (160 cm
[2.5 x 2.0 in (64 x 50 mm)]
4.4 bhp (3.3 kW, 4.5 PS) at 3,600 rpm
6.9 ft-lb (9.4 N•m, 0.96 kg•m) at 2,500 rpm
0.91 
1,1 l /h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
14.4 x 13.0 x 14.5 in
(367 x 331 x 368 mm)
28.7 lb (13.0 kg)
4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder
11.4 cu in (187 cm
[2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50 mm)]
5.1 bhp (3.8 kW, 5.2 PS) at 3,600 rpm
8.3 ft-lb (11.3 N•m, 1.15 kg•m) at 2,500 rpm
0.91 
1,3 l /h at 3,000 rpm
Forced air
Transistorized magneto
Counterclockwise
SPECIFICATION
0.028 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm) Refer to page 6.
IN: 0.15 ± 0.04 mm See your authorized
EX: 0.20 ± 0.04 mm Honda dealer
No other adjustments needed.
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