Honda GC160 User Manual

OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFEN INFORMATION on page 5 and the chapter titled
BEFORE OPERA TION.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing
it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
Review the instructions provided
with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed in
conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, or operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke rod in the OPEN position.
To restart an engine, that has run out of fuel, pull the choke rod to
the CLOSED position after refueling.
OKE ROD
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Honda GC160 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke	68 mm x 45 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto ignition
Lubrication System	Forced splash
Net Torque	10.3 Nm (7.6 lbs ft) @ 2, 500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	1.4 L/h at 3, 600 rpm
Starting System	Recoil start
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.1 liters
Oil Capacity	0.58 liters
Dry Weight	15.1 kg
Displacement	160 cm3 (9.8 cu-in)