• Honda Gcv190 Engine Service Manual

Is the Honda GCV160 reliable? Any pros/cons about this motor? Does it have a real carburetor on it, or is it a Governor-Spring carb like on lots of the Briggs and Stratton engines? Any info would be appreciated.All I can say about the GCV160&190 is that the powerwashers they are on, the pumps gives out and the engines run great. I have two old washers with bad pumps and two good engines.

This Official Honda GCV135 GCV160 GCV190 And GSV190 Engine Factory Shop Manual provides repair and maintenance information for Honda GCV135 GCV160 GCV190 And GSV190 engines. This is the same book used by authorized Honda dealers, a must for anyone who insists on OEM quality parts.

Just keep the oil level up and you should be good to go for many years. I've never had any problems with the carbs on mine. I have a GCV160 on my log splitter. Just at about 200 hours on it, starts first pull after 4 years and has never given me any issues. I do change the oil in it every 25 hours and use 10w-30 synthetic (I know it's overkill, but I run mobil 1 in all of my stuff) Well that is good. I also run Mobil 1 10W30/10W40 in all my equipment. I am buying a Husqvarna mower and wanted to know if these Honda's were reliable.

I have had Kawasaki, Tecumseh, Briggs and Stratton, Kubota, Kohler, etc and I've never had a Honda engine. After reading reviews and threads, The Honda motors are reliable. The Briggs and Strattons now a days aren't so reliable as they use to. With all these new EPA rules and state regulations, they set the motors to run so lean they run like crap. Some are non-adjustable. And the ones that are adjustable, the manual or it is stamped to the engine 'Do Not Adjust', but I'll adjust them to how I want my equipment to run.

Well that is good. I also run Mobil 1 10W30/10W40 in all my equipment. I am buying a Husqvarna mower and wanted to know if these Honda's were reliable. I have had Kawasaki, Tecumseh, Briggs and Stratton, Kubota, Kohler, etc and I've never had a Honda engine. After reading reviews and threads, The Honda motors are reliable.

The Briggs and Strattons now a days aren't so reliable as they use to. With all these new EPA rules and state regulations, they set the motors to run so lean they run like crap.

Some are non-adjustable. And the ones that are adjustable, the manual or it is stamped to the engine 'Do Not Adjust', but I'll adjust them to how I want my equipment to run.I run a lot of different engines and Honda is one of my favorites, along with kawasaki, kohler and tecumseh.

The 160 is a smaller engine, it runs strong. Is the Honda GCV160 reliable?

Any pros/cons about this motor? Does it have a real carburetor on it, or is it a Governor-Spring carb like on lots of the Briggs and Stratton engines? Any info would be appreciated.The Honda GCV160 (and larger GCV190) engine have been made by Honda for 20+ years.

All-aluminum, overhead-valve, overhead-camshaft design Four-stroke, regular unleaded gasoline and are splash-lubricated with SAE 10W-30 oil Internal timing belt that last for the life of the engine Cast, machined, and manufactured at the Honda plant in Swepsonville, North Carolina Honda make hundreds of thousands of these engines for hundreds of other companies (OEM) who use them for mowers, pressure washers, go-karts, log-splitters, construction equipment, etc. And of course, Honda lawn mowers too, but most of them are used on non-Honda equipment. The carburetor is a venturi-style with integrated choke plate, interchangeable main jet, pre-set mixture screw, and fully EPA and California ARB emissions approved. A new GCV carburetor has a list price of $15 A mechanical decompressor reduces recoil starting effort Flywheel weight type mechanical governor Some models offer fully automatic choke, others with manual chokes Some models with fixed throttles, others manual throttles Some models designed with blade brake clutches, others stop engine and blades together There is also a commercial version, the GSV190, which features a ball-bearing supported crankshaft, two-stage air cleaner.

9 ENGLISH STORING YOUR ENGINE Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your engine’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use it again.

CLEANING If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning. Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from entering the air cleaner.

Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil. NOTICE Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air cleaner or muffler opening.

Water in the air cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that passes through the air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage. FUEL NOTICE Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicing dealer for local storage recommendations. Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.

The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank. Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WA To prevent fuel related problems: 1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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. 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 fuel system. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Continue to run the engine until it stops from the lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be less than 3 minutes.

ENGINE OIL 1. Remove the sp 3. Pour a tablespoon (5 10 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Since 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. 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 m 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.

Honda Gcv190 Engine Service Manual

Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any procedures that should be followed for transporting. OFF POM52684-N.book Page 9 Friday, May 2, 2008 9:05 AM.