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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Small Engine Cover Replacement #19611-Z8B-900ZA
Honda Small Engine Cover Replacement #19611-Z8B-900ZA
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$23.75Estimated Savings
$112.5004:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the engine cover on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Step By Step Instructions
1
Honda Engine - Model GCV160LA0S3B
2
Honda Engine Cover Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a 10 mm socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, and channel-lock pliers.
5
Hot
6
Before you begin the procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
7
Spill
8
Confirm the fuel tank is empty.
9
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
10
Use the 10 mm socket to unthread the three mounting nuts securing the recoil starter.
11
With the nuts removed, set the starter aside.
12
Use the pliers to help release the spring clamp securing the fuel line to the tank port? and detach the line from the tank.
13
Lift off the engine cover and fuel tank assembly.
14
Use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab so you can slide off the fuel tank mounting clip.
15
Unthread the fuel tank cap and pull the retainer free to fully remove.
16
Use the channel-lock pliers to help unthread the fuel tank mounting nut.
17
Push the neck down to release the neck seal and remove the seal.
18
You can now fully detach the tank and set the old cover aside.
19
Before you install the new engine cover, confirm the mounting grommets are intact on the fuel tank.
20
Align the mounting grommets with the two notches in the cover and push the tank into place.
21
Realign the tank neck seal on the neck with the beveled side facing downward, then fully seat it in the groove in the engine cover.
22
Rethread the fuel tank mounting nut onto the neck, and use the pliers to tighten.
23
Reinsert the fuel level gauge in the neck of the tank.
24
Slide the fuel cap retainer over the fuel tank neck, then thread on the cap.
25
With the retaining tab facing downward, slide the tank mounting clip into place.
26
Align the cover and fuel tank assembly on the engine mounting posts.
27
Reinsert the fuel filter into the fuel tank port as you slide the fuel line over the port.
28
Secure the line with the spring clamp.
29
Realign the recoil starter on the mounting posts, then thread and tighten the nuts.
30
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug and refill the fuel tank.
31
Congrats! Your engine is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the engine cover on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Honda Engine - Model GCV160LA0S3B
2
Honda Engine Cover Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a 10 mm socket, a small flat-head screwdriver, and channel-lock pliers.
5
Hot
6
Before you begin the procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
7
Spill
8
Confirm the fuel tank is empty.
9
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
10
Use the 10 mm socket to unthread the three mounting nuts securing the recoil starter.
11
With the nuts removed, set the starter aside.
12
Use the pliers to help release the spring clamp securing the fuel line to the tank port? and detach the line from the tank.
13
Lift off the engine cover and fuel tank assembly.
14
Use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab so you can slide off the fuel tank mounting clip.
15
Unthread the fuel tank cap and pull the retainer free to fully remove.
16
Use the channel-lock pliers to help unthread the fuel tank mounting nut.
17
Push the neck down to release the neck seal and remove the seal.
18
You can now fully detach the tank and set the old cover aside.
19
Before you install the new engine cover, confirm the mounting grommets are intact on the fuel tank.
20
Align the mounting grommets with the two notches in the cover and push the tank into place.
21
Realign the tank neck seal on the neck with the beveled side facing downward, then fully seat it in the groove in the engine cover.
22
Rethread the fuel tank mounting nut onto the neck, and use the pliers to tighten.
23
Reinsert the fuel level gauge in the neck of the tank.
24
Slide the fuel cap retainer over the fuel tank neck, then thread on the cap.
25
With the retaining tab facing downward, slide the tank mounting clip into place.
26
Align the cover and fuel tank assembly on the engine mounting posts.
27
Reinsert the fuel filter into the fuel tank port as you slide the fuel line over the port.
28
Secure the line with the spring clamp.
29
Realign the recoil starter on the mounting posts, then thread and tighten the nuts.
30
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug and refill the fuel tank.
31
Congrats! Your engine is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fuel Tank
$23.75
Total$0.00
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