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INTRODUCTION
SAFETY MESSAGES
CONTENTS
ENGLISHFRANÇAIS ENGLISHENGLISHESPAÑOL DEUTSCHITALIANO
WARRANTY
CONFORMITY
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
INSTRUKTIEHANDLEIDING
MANUALE DELL’UTENTE
DAMAGE PREVENTION MESSAGES
NEDERLANDS
GC135 · GC160
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.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the engine
and should remain with the engine if resold.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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.
We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its
coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
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.
Your safety and the safety of others are 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:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by
the word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your engine or other property can be damaged if you
don’t follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your
engine, other property, or the environment.
2009 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
HELPFUL TIPS &
.....................SUGGESTIONS . 6
STORING YOUR
...............................ENGINE . 6
.......Storage Preparation . 6
..........................Cleaning . 6
..................................Fuel . 6
Draining the Fuel Tank
...............and Carburetor . 6
.......................Engine Oil . 6
.......Storage Precautions . 6
Removal from
...........................Storage . 6
................TRANSPORTING . 6
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED
............................PROBLEMS . 7
TECHNICAL
......................INFORMATION . 7
....Serial Number Location . 7
Carburetor Modifications
for High Altitude
...........................Operation . 7
.....................Specifications . 7
CONSUMER
......................INFORMATION . 8
DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER
LOCATOR
...................INFORMATION . 8
CUSTOMER SERVICE
...................INFORMATION . 8
The illustration may vary according to the type.
...................INTRODUCTION .1
............SAFETY MESSAGES .1
.......SAFETY INFORMATION .1
..SAFETY LABEL LOCATION .1
COMPONENT & CONTROL
..........................LOCATIONS .1
...............................FEATURE .2
BEFORE OPERATION
.................................CHECKS .2
IS YOUR ENGINE READY
..............................TO GO? .2
..........................OPERATION .2
SAFE OPERATING
..................PRECAUTIONS .2
...STARTING THE ENGINE .2
...STOPPING THE ENGINE .3
.SETTING ENGINE SPEED .3
..SERVICING YOUR ENGINE .3
THE IMPORTANCE OF
.................MAINTENANCE .3
..MAINTENANCE SAFETY .3
...SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .3
MAINTENANCE
........................SCHEDULE .3
.......................REFUELING .4
.......................ENGINE OIL .4
........Recommended Oil .4
..............Oil Level Check .4
.....................Oil Change .4
....................AIR CLEANER .5
......................SPARK PLUG . 5
.............SPARK ARRESTER . 5
3RZ2L600
00X3R-Z2L-6000
GC135E · GC160E
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONSSAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION
MUFFLER
AIR CLEANER
CHOKE ROD
SPARK PLUG
CONTROL LEVER
RECOIL STARTER
STARTER GRIP
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILLER CAP
FUEL TANK
CAP
FUEL TANK
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.
Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and
pets away from the area of operation.
The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation.
Keep the engine at least 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.
This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read it carefully.
If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda
servicing dealer for replacement.
Read Owner’s Manual before operation.
The engine emits toxic poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. Do not run in an enclosed area.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
Stop the engine and let cool before refueling.
