Honda GC190 User's Manual

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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.

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:

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:

The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your 
engine, other property, or the environment.

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the 

engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator 
receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.

• Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do 

not run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the 
engine indoors.

• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep 

the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other 
equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and 
do not place anything on the engine while it is running.

CONTENTS

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow 
instructions.

NOTICE

Your engine or other property can be 
damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . .1
COMPONENT & CONTROL
LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IS YOUR ENGINE
READY TO GO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TYPE 1 OPERATION   . . . . . . . . . . 3
TYPE 2 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TYPE 3 OPERATION   . . . . . . . . . . 4
OIL ALERT® SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . 4

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE . . . . .4

THE IMPORTANCE OF 
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAINTENANCE SAFETY  . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . 4
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE   . . . . 5
REFUELING   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS  . . . . 5
ENGINE OIL   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SPARK PLUG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SPARK ARRESTER   . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HELPFUL TIPS & 
SUGGESTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STORING YOUR ENGINE . . . . . . .7
TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED 
PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER 
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION AND
TYPE LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION   . . .8
OXYGENATED FUELS  . . . . . . . . .9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AIR INDEX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TUNEUP SPECIFICATIONS. . . . .10
QUICK REFERENCE 
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CONSUMER INFORMATION . . .10

HONDA PUBLICATIONS  . . . . . . .10
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED
WARRANTIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER 
LOCATOR INFORMATION. . . . . .13
CUSTOMER SERVICE
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
INTERNATIONAL 
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . .LAST PAGE

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

IPC

   WARNING:     

The engine exhaust from this product 

contains chemicals known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, birth defects or 

other reproductive harm.

GC160 • GC190

© 2003-2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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