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GCV140/160/190
GCV140 /160 /190
GOVERNOR MAXIMUM SPEED WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
ADJUSTMENT 1 Check to see whether the fuel is not leaking
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Confirm FUEL TUBE
ADJUSTMENT from the fuel system parts. 8.3 N･m
Without Throttle no leaks are present in fuel system parts. Cleaning Check the fuel tube
GOVERNOR Adjustable-Throttle Fixed Throttle
Control Plate
2.9 N･m for deterioration,
ARM cracks and gasoline
leakage.
1. Loosen the governor arm nut on the
governor arm. 75 N･m
2. Push the governor arm away from the
carburetor to open the carburetor throttle
valve fully. 2.3-2.8N･m
GOVERNOR
ARM NUT
CAST-IRON
3. Holding the carburetor throttle valve fully open,
turn the governor arm shaft clockwise fully, and
FLYWHEEL TYPES Cleaning
BEND BEND
tighten thegovernor arm nut to the specified torque. FUEL TUBE
INCREASE DECREASE
TORQUE: 10 N•m (Adjustable-Throttle Types) SPEED SPEED Check the fuel tube
9.8 N•m (Fixed Throttle/ Without Throttle for deterioration,
Control Plate Types) GOVERNOR SPRING ARM cracks and gasoline
4. Check to see whether the governor arm and the leakage.
carburetor throttle valve arm operate smoothly. 12 N･m
Throttle type Maximum engine speed 12 N･m
5. Start the engine and warm it up to the normal
operating temperature. Check the maximum engine Adjustable-Throttle 2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm
speed. 75 N･m 1.8 N･m
Fixed Throttle(no load) 12 N･m LIQUID GASKET
6. If adjustment is necessary, bend the governor spring
tab on the throttle control plate very slightly. Without Throttle 3,100 ± 150 rpm
• Left increases spring tension and engine speed.
Control Plate(no load) CYLINDER HEAD COVER
12 N･m
• Right decreases spring tension and engine speed. CYLINDER BLOCK
3 6 12 N･m
12 N･m Hondabond HT,ThreeBond 1216 or equivalent
・Assemble within 10 minutes after applying
VALVE CLEARANCE Valve clearance inspection and adjustment must be ALUMINUM

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performed with the engine cold.
2 FLYWHEEL TYPES
the liquid gasket.
・Wait for 20 minutes after assembly. Do not
FEELER GAUGE 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. add oil or start the engine during this period.
2. Remove the fan cover and fuel tank.
12 N･m
3. Remove the four flange bolts from the cylinder head cover. 4
4. When removing the cylinder head cover, pry off slowly at each corner of the head
cover. 3
5. Rotate the flywheel until the cam lobe faces directly out, away from the cylinder
VALVE head as shown. This will set the piston at top dead center of the compression 12 N･m
ADJUSTMENT stroke (both valves are fully closed).
LOCK NUT
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
SCREW Do not reuse
VALVE ADJUSTMENT Cleaning
LOCK NUT Remove carbon deposits
TORQUE: by lightly tapping the outer flange
Cleaning
8 N•m CAM LOBE with a plastic hammer before installation.
TOP DEAD CENTER
VALVE 6. Insert a feeler gauge between the valve stem and the adjusting screw on the
STEM rocker arm. 12 N･m
To increase valve clearance, screw out.
To decrease valve clearance, screw in. VALVE CLEARANCE 0.15 ± 0.04 mm (IN) 0.20 ± 0.04 mm (EX)

5
IGNITION COIL 3
IGNITION COIL AIR GAP INSPECTION
IGNITION COIL PRIMARY SIDE SECONDARY SIDE 2 12 N･m
12 N･m 9.8 N･m
Do not reuse Do not reuse
1.8 N･m
7
12 N･m 6
FLYWHEEL 12 N･m
Flywheel type Clearance Flywheel type
Primary side
Flywheel type
Secondary side
8 N･m
8 N･m
1
resistance value resistance value
Do not reuse 9.8 N･m (AdjustableTypes)
ALUMINUM 0.2 - 0.6 mm 12 N･m 10 N･m (Fixed / Without Throttle
ALUMINUM 1.0 - 1.2 Ω ALUMINUM 10.6 - 12.8 Ω Do not reuse
Control PlateTypes)
CAST-IRON 0.2 - 0.5 mm CAST-IRON 0.68 - 0.84 Ω CAST-IRON 5.6 - 6.9 Ω Do not reuse

12 N･m
PISTON DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY CAM PULLEY 5 6
INSTALLATION 12 N･m
Install all rings with the markings facing up.
Space the piston ring end gaps 120° apart. 4 ALIGNMENT MARKS CAM SPARK PLUG ENGINE OIL
T MANUFACTURER’S PULLEY
CYLINDER
MARK Spark plug gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm Engine oil capacity 0.50 L
HEAD COVER
120° MATING
120° SURFACE Pressure washer
120° NGK BPR6ES SAE 10W-30
TOP RING Recommended applications
Recommended oil API Service Classification SJ
(CHROME PLATED) Spark plug
All others NGK BPR5ES or later oil.
SECOND RING
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20mm OIL RING
SIDE RAIL
SPACER
SIDE RAIL
WOODRUFF KEY GROOVE
ENGINE STOP SWITCH INSPECTION 6 CARBURETOR 7 REMOVAL
Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap for pilot screw
adjustment. The limiter cap cannot be removed without
ROTARY TYPE PLUNGER TYPE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT INSTALLATION breaking the pilot screw.
1. Turn the crankshaft so the two woodruff key grooves Adjust the throttle stop screw to obtain the specified idle speed.
“FW ▼ ” Do not align the end gap 1. Disconnect the engine There should be continuity when
on the PTO side face away from the cylinder block.
MARK of the clip with the cutout switch terminal end from the plunger is pushed in. THROTTLE STOP SCREW
2. Install the cam pulley on the timing belt so the cam • On fixed-throttle applications,
in the piston pin bore. the ignition coil. There should be no continuity when the idle speed cannot be adjusted.
pulley alignment marks are in line with the cylinder Do not reuse
2. Turn the switch to both the plunger is released.
head covermating surfaces. • The standard idle speed may
positions and check Replace the engine stop switch vary depending on the application. Install in the
CLIP 3. Apply oil to the O-ring and install the o-ring on direction shown.
continuity between if the correct continuity test Refer to the equipment THROTTLE STOP
FW the cam pulley shaft.
the wire and the control results are not obtained. manufacturer’s recommendation SCREW
4. Install the cam pulley shaft in the cylinder block.
base with an ohmmeter. for the idle speed specification.
5. Holding the cam pulley alignment marks in line with Do not reuse
the cylinder head cover mating surface, make sure Install in the
the two woodruff key grooves on the PTO side of Switch position Continuity Standard idle speed CLEANNING direction shown.
the crankshaft are facing away from the cam pulley. ON No All other Do not reuse
CUT OUT 1,700 ± 150 rpm Clean the body and passege by spraying
6. If the two woodruff key grooves are not facing away Install in the
OFF Yes PLUNGER 2,350 rpm minimum carburettor cleaner before installation. MAIN JET direction shown.
from the cam pulley, repeat the procedure from step 1. GCV190N5AV

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