Engine oil, Air cleaner – HONDA GSV190 User Manual
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ENGINE OIL
Recommended Oil
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets
or exceeds the requirements for
API service classification SH, SJ,
or equivalent. Always check the
API service label on the oil
container to be sure it includes the
letters SH, SJ, or equivalent.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your
area is within the indicated range.
Oil Level Check
1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as shown, then
remove it to check the oil level. Do not screw it in.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil
to the upper limit mark. 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. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of
2. Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and drain the oil into the container
by tipping the engine toward the oil filler neck.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground or
down a drain.
4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick with the recommended oil (see above).
Engine Oil Capacity: 0.58 qt (0.55
)
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor
engine performance. Inspect the filter elements each time the engine
is operated. You will need to clean the filter elements more frequently if
you operate the engine in very dusty areas.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without a filter, or with a damaged filter, will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered under the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (see
page 11).
Inspection
1. Press the latch tabs on the top of the air cleaner cover, and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the foam element from the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the screen grid from the paper element.
4. Check both elements to be sure they are clean and in good
condition.
5. Reinstall the screen grid over the paper element. Make sure that
the screen grid completely surrounds the paper pleats
6. Reinstall the foam element in the air cleaner cover.
7. Set the paper element and screen grid in the air cleaner body then
install the air cleaner cover.
Cleaning
1. Paper Element: Tap the paper element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30
psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kg/cm²)] through the filter from the clean side that
faces the engine. Never try to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
2. Foam Element: Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in
nonflammable or high flash point solvent. Allow the element to dry
thoroughly.
Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess
oil. The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left
in the foam, or the oil could saturate the paper element making the
engine inoperable.
3. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburetor.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
OIL
FILLER
NECK
OIL FILLER NECK
OIL FILLER
CAP/
DIPSTICK
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
AIR DUCT
AIR CLEANER BODY
FOAM
FILTER
AIR CLEANER
COVER
LATCH TABS
LOWER
TABS
SCREEN
GRID
PAPER FILTER