Honda GX160 User Manual

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
Oil-Bath Type
1. Remove the wing nut, and remove the air cleaner cap and cover.
2. Remove the air filter from the cover, Wash the cover and filter in
warm, soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in
nonflammable solvent and allow to dry.
3. Dip the filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. The
engine
will smoke if too much oil is left in the foam.
4. Empty the used oil from the air cleaner case, wash out any
accumulated
dirt with nonflammable solvent, and dry the case.
5. Fill the air cleaner case to the OIL LEVEL mark with the same oil that
is recommended for the engine (see page28).
Oil capacity:
2.0 US oz (60 cm3, 2.1 Imp 02)
6. Reassemble the air cleaner, and tighten the wing nut securely.
/WING
NUT
OIL LEVEL
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Honda GX160 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	68 mm x 45 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
PTO Shaft Rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition System	Transistorized Magneto Ignition
Air Cleaner	Dual element
Fuel System	Carburetor
Lubrication System	Splash
Engine Type	Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Displacement	163 cm³
Net Power Output	3.6 kW (4.8 HP) at 3, 600 rpm
Net Torque	10.3 Nm (7.6 lbs ft) @ 2, 500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	3.1 Liters (0.82 US gal)
Fuel Consumption	1.4 L/h at 3, 600 rpm
Starting System	Recoil
Oil Capacity	0.58 Liters (0.61 US qt)
Dimensions	362 mm
Dry Weight	15.1 kg
Max Power Output	4.1 kW (5.5 HP) @ 3, 600 rpm