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Warranty Coverage: 

Honda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold in the State 
of California, and U.S. EPA certified engines manufactured on or after September 1, 1996 
and sold in all of the United States, are covered by this warranty for a period of two years 
from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. This warranty is transferable to 
each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period.
Warranty repairs will be made without charge for diagnosis, parts or labor. All defective 
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
A list of warranted parts is on the reverse side of this warranty statement. Normal 
maintenance items, such as spark plugs and filters, that are on the warranted parts list are 
warranted up to their required replacement interval only.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is also liable for damages to other engine components 
caused by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period. 
Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty 
repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. The use of replacement parts 
not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission 
control system. If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your 
engine, and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a 
warranted part, your claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If the part in question is 
not related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.

To Obtain Warranty Service: 

You must take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on which it is installed, 
along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your 
expense, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by American Honda 
Motor Co., Inc. to sell and service that Honda product during his normal business hours. 
Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or 
workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly maintained and 
used.
If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the warranty service 
you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this should resolve 
your problem. However, if you require further assistance, write or call the Power Equipment 
Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 

Exclusions: 

FAILURES OTHER THAN THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR 
WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES 
NOT EXTEND TO EMISSION CONTROL 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 
SERVICES AFTER THE ITEM'S FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT AS LISTED IN 
THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THE PRODUCT OWNER'S MANUAL, SUCH AS: 
SPARK PLUGS AND FILTERS.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties:

 

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF TIME OR THE USE 
OF THE POWER EQUIPMENT, OR ANY COMMERCIAL LOSS DUE TO THE FAILURE 
OF THE EQUIPMENT; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE 
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE ONLY 
WHERE THE CALIFORNIA OR U.S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 
REGULATION IS IN EFFECT.

Emission Control System Warranty Parts:

Distributor/Dealer Locator Information

To find an Authorized Honda Engine Distributor/Dealer anywhere in 
the United States:

Call (800) 426-7701

or visit our website: 

www.honda-engines.com

Warranty Service Information 

Honda engine dealership personnel are trained professionals. They 
should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter 
a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please 
discuss it with the dealership’s management. The Service Manager or 
General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s 
management, contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service 
Office. You can write:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc

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Power Equipment Division
Customer Service Office
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847

Or telephone: (770) 497-6400, M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST

When you write or call, please give us this information:

• Engine model, type and serial number (see page 8)
• Equipment manufacturer’s name and model the engine is used on
• Name of the dealer who sold the engine to you
• Name and address of the dealer who services your engine
• Date of purchase
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly, Fuel injection pump, 

Fuel injection nozzle, Fuel regulator

Exhaust

Catalyst

Air Induction

Air filter housing, Air filter element*, 

Crankcase breather tube

Ignition

Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator, 

Ignition coil assembly, Ignition control 

module, Spark plug cap, Spark plug*

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps 

associated with these listed systems.

* Covered up to the first required replacement only.

See the Maintenance Schedule on page 5.

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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