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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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).

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.

Ignition switch OFF. Move the throttle lever to

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.

Drain the fuel tank and

carburetor (p. 8). Refuel

with fresh gasoline.

3. Remove and inspect

spark plug.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or

improperly gapped.

Clean or replace the spark

plug (p. 6).

Spark plug wet with fuel

(flooded engine).

Dry and reinstall spark

plug. Start engine with

choke/throttle lever in

FAST position.

4. Take engine to an

authorized Honda

servicing dealer, or

refer to shop manual.

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor

malfunction, ignition

malfunction, valves stuck,

etc.

Replace or repair faulty

components as necessary.

ENGINE LACKS POWER Possible Cause Correction

1. Check air cleaner. Filter elements clogged. Clean or replace filter

elements (p. 6).

2. Check fuel. Bad fuel; engine stored

without treating or draining

gasoline, of refueled with bad

gasoline.

Drain the fuel tank and

carburetor (p. 8). Refuel

with fresh gasoline.

3. Take engine to an

authorized Honda

servicing dealer, or

refer to shop manual.

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor

malfunction, ignition

malfunction, valves stuck,

etc.

Replace or repair faulty

components as necessary.

MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ENGINE TYPE

GXV160 GJ03– ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

SERIAL NUMBER AND

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.

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.

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