HONDA GC190 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

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

B

and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

B DANGER

B WARNING

B CAUTION

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:

Your engine or other property can be

NOTICE

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.

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.

© 2003-2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. -All Rights Reserved

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00X31-Z8A-0230

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.

POM31Z8A023

EM5

IPC. 35000.2009.09

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

GC160 • GC190

B

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or

other reproductive harm.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . .1

LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

/

REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ENGINE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

ENGLISH

B

WARNING:

IPC

EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM WARRANTY. . . . . . 13

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