10
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mow-
er with out rear door closed or ap proved
grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door
re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE
: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties
that can be used within 30 days to as-
sure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION
: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Oil fill cap /
dipstick
Gasoline
filler cap
Lower
mark
Upper
mark
BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add
oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence control bar. Wait until blade and
all moving parts have stopped and turn
fuel valve to OFF position if you do not
intend to re start the engine soon.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the prod-
uct and should be considered normal.
1. Be sure fuel valve is in ON po si tion.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
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CYLINDER BARREL
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 12000-Z0L-406 Cylinder Assembly
12000-Z0L-840 Cylinder
Assembly
3 12310-Z0J-000 Cover, Cylinder Head
12311-ZL8-D00 Cover,
Head
12311-ZL8-000 Cover,
Head
4 12355-ZL8-000 Cover, Breather
(Breather Valve Assembly)
5 90013-883-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 12)
(CT200)
6 90014-952-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 14)
(CT200)
7 91201-ZL8-003 Oil Seal (25.4 x 62 x 6)
8 98079-55846
Spark Plug (BPR5ES)
(NGK)
10 12209-ZM0-003 Seal, Valve Stem
11 14711-ZL8-000 Valve, Intake
(Technostar)
14711-Z0J-000 Valve, Intake (Rocknel)
14711-Z0J-800 Valve,
Intake
12 14721-ZL8-000 Valve, Exhaust
13 14751-ZL8-000 Spring, Valve
14 14771-Z0J-000 Retainer, Valve Spring
CARBURETOR
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 16010-883-015 Gasket Set
2 16013-ZL1-003 Float Set
3 16015-Z0L-881 Chamber Set, Float
5 16028-ZE0-005 Screw Set
16028-ZK7-S91 Screw
Set
7 16100-Z0L-852 Carburetor Assembly
(BB62Z
B)
8 16155-ZM0-013 Valve, Float
9 16166-ZM0-003 Nozzle, Main
10 16211-ZL8-000 Insulator, Carburetor
11 16212-ZL8-000 Gasket, Insulator
13 16228-ZL8-000 Gasket, Carburetor
15 93500-05006-0H Screw, Pan (#5 x 6)
16 99101-124-0600 Jet, Main (#60)
99101-124-0620 Jet, Main (#62)
99101-124-0650 Jet, Main (#65)
26 16951-Z0L-000 Guide, Air
CONTROL
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 16551-ZM0-010 Arm, Governor
2 16555-Z0L-801 Rod, Governor
3 16561-Z0L-000 Spring, Governor
4 16562-ZM0-000 Spring, Throttle Return
10 90015-ZE5-010 Bolt, Governor Arm
13 94050-06000
Nut, Flange (6 mm)
15 93892-04012-00 Screw, Washer Head
(#4 x 12)
16 94103-04000
Washer, Plain (4 mm)
CRANKSHAFT
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
3 13310-ZM0-610 Crankshaft
5 90402-ZL8-000 Washer, Thrust
RECOIL STARTER
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 28400-Z0L-V20ZA Starter Assembly,
Recoil,
“NH1”
(Long Rope) (Black)
8 28461-ZL8-003 Grip, Recoil Starter
9 28462-Z0L-V20 Rope, Recoil Starter,
“Long Type” (Black)
11 90201-ZM0-000 Nut, Flange (6 mm)
MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE
