GCV190

Vertical Crankshaft

 

Quiet, powerful and lightweight. Perfect for home use, including agricultural and forestry equipment.
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Reliability meets Intelligence

GCV190 Features
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FUEL-EFFICIENT, HIGH-OUTPUT OPERATION
  • Compact combustion chamber, overhead cam design, and uniblock construction reduce fuel consumption
  • Powerful torque across a wide RPM range helps reduce engine speed drop from sudden load increases
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT
  • The lightest engines in their class
  • The world's first general purpose engine internal timing belt
  • Tough resin overhead cam for durability and quietness
  • Uniblock construction
QUIET, SMOOTH PERFORMANCE
  • Internal timing belt provides quiet operation
  • Valvetrain and gear noise is minimized
  • Precision-engineered and machined components result in lower vibration
PROVEN RELIABILITY
  • Dual-Lube System provides superior engine lubrication
  • Simple construction reduces many potential maintenance needs
  • High quality materials, fit, and finish
  • Single element air filter
EASY TO USE AND MAINTAIN
  • Auto Choke System available
  • Auto Throttle available
  • Easy-access oil drain and fill
  • Easily accessible spark plug
  • Proven lifetime timing belt design
EASY STARTING
  • Horizontal cross-flow intake port to smooth the flow of fuel
  • Automatic mechanical decompression
  • Electronic ignition
EMISSIONS COMPLIANT
  • CARB and EPA certified
  • No catalyst necessary
  • Built-in charcoal canister in gas cap
  • Electronic ignition
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
  • Honda blade brake clutch assembly available for lawnmower applications
  • Different controls are available for a variety of different applications (pressure washer, lawnmower, log splitter, etc.)
  • Electric start version available
Compact combustion chamber, overhead cam design, and uniblock construction

GC series

A truly innovative combination of a compact combustion chamber, overhead cam configuration and uniblock construction significantly reduces fuel and oil consumption as compared to conventional side-valve engines.

Honda’s simple design has made the GC lighter and more compact than any engine in their class. Plus, simple construction has minimized the number of parts, making the engine more reliable and easier to operate.

Lifetime timing belt design

GC series

Honda’s GC engines use the world’s first small engine internal timing belt, designed to last the lifetime of the engine.

Small engine timing belts are usually external and are subject to wear caused by dirt. Honda’s internal timing belt runs in oil, eliminating the need for conventional drive gears.

This design:

  • Improves lubrication,
  • Reduces the weight of the engine, and
  • Provides quieter operation.
Auto choke system

Available as an option on GCV models

Honda’s Auto Choke System is available for use on GCV160 and GCV190 engines in fixed-throttle lawnmower applications. This user-friendly system is truly automatic, eliminating levers and cables.

The engine starts easily whether cold or hot and is ready to use immediately.

Once the engine is up and running, the Auto Choke automatically returns to an optimal operating position.

Lifetime timing belt design

GC series

Honda’s GC engines use the world’s first small engine internal timing belt, designed to last the lifetime of the engine.Small engine timing belts are usually external and are subject to wear caused by dirt. Honda’s internal timing belt runs in oil, eliminating the need for conventional drive gears.

This design:

  • Improves lubrication,
  • Reduces the weight of the engine, and
  • Provides quieter operation.
Automatic mechanical decompression system

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Honda’s automatic mechanical decompression system is designed to give you quicker, easier starts.

This system, which is connected to the camshaft, reduces compression by opening the exhaust valve slightly when the engine is being started. This reduces the amount of force needed to start the engine and improves starting performance.

The system disengages automatically after the engine starts to prevent any power loss during normal operation.

  • Service & Warranty

    You can rely on Honda dealers and Honda Genuine Parts.

    Keeping your Honda healthy is an imperative part of maintaining the quality, reliability and performance of your engine.

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