Adding A Gasoline Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Storage Life; Draining The Fuel Tank And Carburetor; Transporting; Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems - Honda GSV160 Manual Del Usario

Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from
neglected storage preparation are not covered under your engine
warranty (see last page).
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that is
formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
ADDING A GASOLINE STABILIZER TO EXTEND FUEL
STORAGE LIFE
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine, and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see
page 2).

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR

 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor, and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
2. Remove the drain bolt, then move the fuel valve lever to the ON
position (see page 2).
3. After all the fuel has drained into the container, reinstall the drain
bolt and washer. Tighten the drain bolt securely.
FLOAT BOWL
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil
(see page 6).
2. Remove the spark plug
(see page 6).
3. Pour a tablespoon (5 – 10 cc) of
clean engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Pull the recoil starter several
times to distribute the oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
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WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
Storage Precautions
If your engine will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that
promotes rust and corrosion.
If there is gasoline in the fuel tank, leave the fuel valve in the OFF
position (see page 2).
Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the engine to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Removal From Storage
Check your engine as described in the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS section of this manual (see page 2).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

TRANSPORTING

Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see page 2).

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

ENGINE WILL NOT
START
1. Check control Fuel valve OFF.
positions.
Choke OFF.
Ignition switch or engine stop
switch OFF.
2. Check fuel. Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with bad
gasoline.
3. Remove and inspect Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
spark plug. improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
4. Take engine to an Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
authorized Honda malfunction, ignition
servicing dealer, or malfunction, valves stuck,
refer to shop manual. etc.
Possible Cause Correction
Move lever to ON.
Move the choke/throttle
lever, choke rod or choke
lever to CHOKE ON
position unless engine is
warm.
Move the flywheel brake
lever to RUN position.
(Types 2 & 6: Throttle lever
to FAST position. Type 5:
Engine stop switch to ON)
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (p. 8). Refuel
with fresh gasoline.
Replace the spark plug
(p. 6).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug. Start engine with
choke/throttle lever in
FAST position.
(Types 4 & 5: Choke OFF
position.)
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
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