Honda GSV190 Owner's Manual

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 are 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:

NOTICE

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.

Your engine or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

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.

OWNER’S MANUAL

GSV190

B WARNING: B

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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

SAFETY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . 1

Damage Prevention

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 1

IDENTIFICATION:

COMPONENTS AND

CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

BEFORE OPERATION

CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Is Your Engine Ready To Go?3

OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safe Operating Precautions. . 3 TYPE 1: Flywheel Brake/

Remote Throttle. . . . . . . . 3

TYPE 2: Manual Choke/Manual

Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TYPE 3: Flywheel Brake/

Remote Choke/Fixed

Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TYPE 4: Automatic Choke

Return/Fixed Throttle. . . . 4

TYPE 5: Manual Choke/Fixed

Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TYPE 6: Remote Throttle/Blade

Brake Clutch . . . . . . . . . . 5

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE . . 5

The Importance Of

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . 5

Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . 6

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Flywheel Brake Inspection . . . . . 8

Spark Arrester

(optional equipment) . . . . . . 8

STORING YOUR ENGINE . . . . . . 9

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage Precautions. . . . . . . . . . 9

Removal From Storage . . . . . . . 9

TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Engine Lacks Power. . . . . . . . .10

TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . 10

Serial Number and Type

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

Carburetor Modifications for High

Altitude Operation . . . . . . . 10

Emission Control System

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Reference Information . .11

Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONSUMER INFORMATION. . .12

Honda Publications. . . . . . . . . . 12

Distributor/Dealer Locator

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Customer Service Information . 12 Distributor’s Limited Warranty . 12 Emission Control System

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

International Warranty

Information. . . . . . .last pages

00X31-Z8E-A140

EM5

POM31Z8EA14

IPC.2900.2009.07

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

IDENTIFICATION: COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

COMPONENT LOCATION

TYPE 3: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE

FLYWHEEL BRAKE CONTROL CABLE

[1]

[6]

[9]

[8]

[7]

[5]

[4]

1 Fuel filler cap 2Starter grip 3 Fuel tank 4 Control location* 5 Air cleaner 6 Spark plug 7Muffler 8 Starter motor (if equipped) 9 Oil filler cap/dipstick

The engine control area differs based on the engine type.

Refer to the individual diagrams below to determine your engine control type when reading the Operation section and other sections in this manual.

CONTROL LOCATION

TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE

[2]

CHOKE CONTROL CABLE

FUEL VALVE LEVER

[3]

TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC RETURN CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE

CHOKE LEVER

FLYWHEEL BRAKE CONTROL CABLE

FUEL VALVE LEVER

TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE

ENGINE STOP SWITCH

CHOKE ROD

FUEL VALVE LEVER

FLYWHEEL BRAKE CONTROL LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

FUEL VALVE LEVER

TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/MANUAL THROTTLE

CHOKE LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

FUEL VALVE LEVER

TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH

(equipment control)

THROTTLE LEVER

FUEL VALVE LEVER

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS

Is Your Engine Ready To Go?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the engine.

TYPE 1: Flywheel Brake/Remote Throttle

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.

FUEL VALVE

OFF

B WARNING

Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem.

Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is level and the flywheel brake lever (TYPE 2: throttle lever, TYPE 5: engine stop switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.

Always check the following items before you start the engine:

1. Fuel level (see page 6).

2. Oil level (see page 7).

3. Air cleaner (see page 7).

4. General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged parts.

5. Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by

this engine for any precautions and procedures that should be followed before engine startup.

OPERATION

Safe Operating Precautions

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the

SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 1 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS above.

For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.

B WARNING

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.

Never run the engine in a closed or even partially closed area where people may be present.

Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine startup, shutdown, or operation.

Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 20°.

2. Position the throttle control so the choke/throttle lever moves to the CHOKE position (cold engine) or FAST (warm engine).

3. See equipment manual and position the flywheel brake

SLOW

CHOKE/ THROTTLE LEVER

FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER

FAST

CHOKE

control so the flywheel brake lever is in the RUN position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.

NOTICE

Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it

STARTER GRIP

gently to prevent damage to the starter.

5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke/throttle lever to the FAST (or high) position as soon as the engine warms up

CHOKE/ THROTTLE LEVER

FAST

CHOKE

enough to run smoothly without use of the choke.

Throttle Setting

Position the throttle control for the desired engine speed. For best engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.

Stopping The Engine

1. Move the choke/throttle control to

SLOW

FAST

the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for a few seconds.

THROTTLE LEVER

2. Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the

FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER

engine.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

OFF

TYPE 2: Manual Choke/Manual Throttle

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.

2. Move the choke lever to the ON position (cold engine).

3. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.

SLOW

STOP

FUEL VALVE

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4).

5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke lever to the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke.

6. Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed. For best engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.

Stopping The Engine

1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for a few seconds.

2. Move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

FAST

OFF

THROTTLE LEVER

CHOKE LEVER

OFF

TYPE 3: Flywheel Brake/Remote Choke/Fixed

Throttle

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1

CHOKE ARM

OFF

Step 1 on page 3).

2. Move the choke control cable (see equipment manual) so that the choke arm moves to the

CHOKE CONTROL CABLE

FUEL VALVE

choke ON position (cold engine).

3. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position.

FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull

STOP

briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4).

5. If the choke was used to start

RUN

the engine, move the choke control cable so that the choke arm moves to the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke.

The engine speed is preset on this type.

Stopping The Engine

1. Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the engine.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

TYPE 4: Automatic Choke Return/Fixed Throttle

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

2. Move the choke lever to the choke position (E) (cold engine).

3. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position. The choke lever automatically begins moving to the OFF position when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the RUN position.

4. Start the engine. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly

(see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3). Begin pulling the starter grip as soon as you move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position and the choke starts moving to the OFF position.

If the engine does not start before the choke moves to the OFF position, repeat steps 2 and 3, then continue starting.

The throttle is preset on this type.

Stopping The Engine

1. Release the flywheel brake lever to activate the flywheel brake and stop the engine.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

OFF

CHOKE LEVER

STOP

RUN

FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER

TYPE 5: Manual Choke/Fixed Throttle

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

2. Pull the choke rod to the ON position (cold engine).

3. Turn the engine stop switch to the ON position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3).

5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke rod to the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke.

The engine speed is preset on this type.

Stopping The Engine

1. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

ENGINE STOP SWITCH

OFF

CHOKE ROD

TYPE 6: Remote Throttle/Blade Brake Clutch

Starting The Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

2. Move the choke/ throttle/stop lever to

STOP

SLOW

the CHOKE position (cold engine) or FAST (warm engine).

Make sure the blade control lever is disengaged (see

CHOKE/ THROTTLE/ STOP LEVER

equipment manual).

3. Start the engine. Pull the starter grip

lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3).

4. As soon as the engine starts, slowly move the choke/throttle/stop lever to the FAST position.

5. Allow the engine to warm to operating temperature, then engage the blade control lever (see equipment manual).

Throttle Setting

Position the choke/throttle/stop lever for the desired engine speed. For best engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with the choke/throttle/stop lever in the FAST (or high) position.

Stopping The Engine

1. Disengage the blade brake clutch control lever (see instructions provided with the equipment provided by this engine).

2. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for a few seconds.

3. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever to the STOP position.

4. Turn the fuel valve OFF (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).

FAST

CHOKE

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

The Importance Of Maintenance

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce pollution.

B WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.

To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic.

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your engine under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.

Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.

To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual, using parts that are “certified” to EPA standards.

Maintenance Safety

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you

should perform a given task.

B WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.

Safety Precautions

• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:

– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.

– Burns from hot parts.

Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.

– Injury from moving parts.

Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.

• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.

• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related parts.

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Honda GSV190 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY MESSAGES

CONTENTS

IDENTIFICATION: COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

COMPONENT LOCATION

CONTROL LOCATION

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS

Is Your Engine Ready To Go?

TYPE 1: Flywheel Brake/Remote Throttle

OPERATION

Safe Operating Precautions

TYPE 2: Manual Choke/Manual Throttle

TYPE 4: Automatic Choke Return/Fixed Throttle

TYPE 5: Manual Choke/Fixed Throttle

TYPE 6: Remote Throttle/Blade Brake Clutch

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

The Importance Of Maintenance

Maintenance Safety