Date of Issue: June 2007 (61ZL800X/PSV52736X)
© American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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GC160
GC190 • GS190
1. SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS
* The power rating of the engine indicated in this document is the net power output tested on a production engine for
the engine model and measured in accordance with SAE J1349 at 3,600 rpm (net power) and at 2,500 rpm (max. net
torque). Mass production engines may vary from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed in the final
machine will vary depending on numerous factors, including the operating speed of the engine in application,
environmental conditions, maintenance, and other variables.
1. SPECIFICATIONS.................................. 1-12. PERFORMANCE CURVES......................1-2
Model GC160LA GC190LA GS190LA
Type 4-stroke, overhead camshaft single cylinder
Displacement 160 cc (9.8 cu-in) 187 cc (11.4 cu-in)
Bore x stroke 64 x 50 mm (2.5 x 2.0 in) 69 x 50 mm (2.71 x 1.97 in)
Net power * (in accordance with
SAE J1349)
3.4 kW (4.6 hp) at 3,600 rpm 3.9 kW (5.2 hp) at 3,600 rpm
Max. net torque * (in accordance
with SAE J1349)
9.4 N•m (6.9 lbf•ft) at 2,500 rpm 11.2 N•m (8.3 lbf•ft) at 2,500 rpm
Compression ratio 8.5 : 1
Fuel consumption 1.5 /hr at 3,600 rpm 1.6 /hr at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system Forced-air
Ignition system Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition timing 20° B.T.D.C.
Spark plug (NGK) BPR6ES (NGK brand)
Carburetor Horizontal type, butterfly valve
Governor Centrifugal mechanical governor
Lubrication system Splash
Oil capacity 0.58 (0.61 US qt) 0.55 (0.58 US qt)
Recommended operating
ambient temperature
-15 ~ 40°C (5 ~ 104°F) -5 ~ 40°C (23 ~ 104°F)
Starting system Recoil starter
Stopping system Ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel used Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 1.8 (1.9 US qt)
PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
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