Servicing Your Engine - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

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TYPE 10: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/REMOTE THROTTLE/
BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH (equipment control)
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on
page 3).
2. Position the throttle
control so the throttle
lever moves to the
FAST position (see
the equipment
THROTTLE/
manual).
3. Make sure the blade
control lever is
disengaged (see
equipment manual).
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly
(see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 4).
Throttle Setting
Position the throttle/stop control for the desired engine speed. For
best engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated
with the throttle/stop lever in the FAST (or high) position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the blade brake clutch control lever (see equipment
manual).
2. Move the throttle/stop control to the SLOW position and allow the
engine to idle for a few seconds.
3. Move the throttle/stop lever to the STOP position.
4. Turn the fuel valve OFF (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 3).
SLOW
STOP
FAST
STOP
LEVER

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
B WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally 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.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
B WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
owner's manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around petrol. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
petrol, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from all fuel related parts.
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