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Air Index

An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified 
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the 
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.

The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to 
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower 
the Air Index, the less pollution.

The durability description is intended to provide you with information 
relating the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive term 
indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control 
system. See your 

Emission Control System Warranty

 (page 11) for 

additional information.

The Air Index Information hang tag/label must remain on the engine 
until it is sold. Remove the hang tag before operating the engine.

Specifications 

Tuneup Specifications 

Quick Reference Information    

Wiring Diagram

Descriptive Term

Applicable to Emissions Durability Period

Moderate

50 hours (0–65 cc)
125 hours (greater than 65 cc)

Intermediate

125 hours (0–65 cc)
250 hours (greater than 65 cc)

Extended

300 hours (0–65 cc)
500 hours (greater than 65 cc)

Length x Width x Height

13.6 x 14.5 x 13.0 in

(345 x 369 x 331 mm)

Dry weight

29 lb (13.2 kg)

Engine type 

4-stroke, overhead cam, single cylinder

Displacement
[Bore x Stroke]

11.4 cu-in (187 cm

3

)

[2.7 x 2.0 in (69 x 50 mm)]

Max. output 

6.0 bhp (4.4 kW, 6.0 PS) at 3,600 rpm

Max. torque 

8.9 ft-lb (12.1 N•m, 1.23 kg/m) at 2,500 rpm

Fuel consumption 

0.51 lb/hph (313 g/kWh, 230 g/PSh)

Cooling system 

Forced air

Ignition system 

Transistorized magneto

PTO shaft rotation 

Counterclockwise

ITEM SPECIFICATION 

MAINTENANCE

Valve clearance (cold)

IN: 0.15 ± 0.04 mm 

EX: 0.20 ± 0.04 mm

See your authorized 
Honda dealer

Other specifications 

No other adjustments needed.

Fuel

Type

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating 
of 86 or higher (page 5).

Capacity

0.53 US gal (2.0 

l

)

Engine Oil

Type

SAE 10W-30, API SH or SJ, for general use. 
Refer to page 5.

Capacity

0.61 US qt (0.58 

l

)

Carburetor

Idle Speed

1,400 ± 150 rpm

Spark plug

Type

BPR6ES (NGK)

Gap

0.028 – 0.031 in (0.7 – 0.8 mm)
Refer to page 6.

Maintenance

Before each use

Check engine oil level. Refer to page 5.
Check air filter. Refer to page 6.

First 5 hours

Change engine oil. Refer to page 5.

Subsequent

Refer to the maintenance schedule on 
page 5.

With Oil Alert

Without Oil Alert

Summary of Contents for GC190

Page 1: ...dequate 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...

Page 2: ...PERATION 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 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 TYPE 1 MANUAL THROTTLE MANUAL CHOKE Starting A Cold Engi...

Page 3: ...o idle for a few seconds then move the throttle lever to the STOP position TYPE 2 FIXED THROTTLE IGNITION SWITCH LEVER MANUAL CHOKE Starting A Cold Engine 1 Pull the choke rod to the CLOSED position 2 Move the ignition switch lever red to the ON position Some engine applications use a remotely mounted ignition switch rather than the engine mounted ignition switch lever shown here 3 Pull the starte...

Page 4: ...mally 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 Maintenance replacement...

Page 5: ...n the dipstick remove the oil filler cap dipstick and fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit mark bottom edge of the oil fill hole Do not overfill 5 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick Oil Change Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely 1 Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil 2 Remove the oil filler cap dipstick a...

Page 6: ...itable gauge The correct gap is 0 028 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm If adjustment is needed correct the gap by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug is seated tighten with the proper size spark plug wrench to compress the washer 7 When installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compres...

Page 7: ...ge or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the Distributor s Limited Warranty see page 11 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 add...

Page 8: ... 1 500 meters have your servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification This engine when operated at high altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot 300 meter increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower...

Page 9: ...or exhaust systems Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed adjusting mechanism to cause the engine to operate outside its design parameters Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms have your engine inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer Hard starting or stalling after starting Rough idle Misfiring or backfiring under load Afterburnin...

Page 10: ...n 65 cc Extended 300 hours 0 65 cc 500 hours greater than 65 cc Length x Width x Height 13 6 x 14 5 x 13 0 in 345 x 369 x 331 mm Dry weight 29 lb 13 2 kg Engine type 4 stroke overhead cam single cylinder Displacement Bore x Stroke 11 4 cu in 187 cm3 2 7 x 2 0 in 69 x 50 mm Max output 6 0 bhp 4 4 kW 6 0 PS at 3 600 rpm Max torque 8 9 ft lb 12 1 N m 1 23 kg m at 2 500 rpm Fuel consumption 0 51 lb hp...

Page 11: ...RITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Emission Control System Warranty Your new...

Page 12: ... SYSTEMS OR PARTS WHICH ARE AFFECTED OR DAMAGED BY OWNER ABUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER MAINTENANCE MISUSE MISFUELING IMPROPER STORAGE ACCIDENT AND OR COLLISION THE INCORPORATION OF OR ANY USE OF ANY ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS UNSUITABLE ATTACHMENTS OR THE UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OF ANY PART THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER REPLACEMENT OF EXPENDABLE MAINTENANCE ITEMS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIRED MAINTENANCE...

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