Honda GC190 User Manual

Date of Issue: June 2008
2-2 © American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
GC160 • GC190 • GS190
Disconnect the Oil Alert unit black/red lead from
the engine switch black lead. Perform the spark
test (P. 2-11 of the base shop manual).
Sparks Oil Alert unit faulty. Replace the Oil Alert unit
(P. 8-1).
Disconnect the engine stop switch black lead from
the ignition coil. Perform the spark test (P. 2-11 of
the base shop manual).
Sparks Faulty engine stop switch or stop switch lead.
Replace the engine stop switch (P. 6-8 of the
base shop manual) or stop switch lead (P. 7-1).
See IGNITION SYSTEM troubleshooting (P. 2-11
of the base shop manual).
OIL ALERT
UNIT
OIL ALERT
UNIT
BLACK/
RED LEAD
OIL ALERT
UNIT
BLACK
LEAD
No spark
ENGINE
STOP
SWITCH
BLACK
LEAD
IGNITION COIL
No spark
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Honda GC190 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, overhead cam, single-cylinder
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Net Torque	8.3 lb-ft (11.3 Nm) at 2, 500 RPM
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Transistorized magneto
Starting System	Recoil starter
Lubrication System	Forced splash
Fuel Type	Unleaded gasoline (86 octane or higher)
Displacement	187 cm³
Bore x Stroke	69 mm x 50 mm
Net Power Output	4.8 HP (3.6 kW) @ 3, 600 rpm
Oil Capacity	0.61 US qt (0.58 L)
Air Cleaner	Dual element