Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Honda GCV145 Owner's Manual

you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you
operate the engine.
Failure to properly maintain this engine, or failing to
correct a problem before operation, could result in a
significant malfunction.
Some malfunctions can cause serious injuries or
death.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before
each operation and correct any problems.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is
level and stopped.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
Check the General Condition of the Engine
1. Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks.
2. Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the
muffler and top cover.
3. Look for signs of damage.
4. Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all nuts,
bolts, and screws are tightened.
Check the Engine
1. Check the fuel level (see page 3). Starting with a full tank will
help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
2. Check the engine oil level (see page 4). Running the engine with
a low oil level can cause engine damage.
3. Check the air filter element (see page 4). A dirty air filter
element will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance.
4. Check the equipment powered by this engine.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered
by this engine for any precautions and procedures that should
be followed before engine startup.

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 1 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page 1.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly
closed area.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with
engine startup, shutdown or operation.
Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 15° (26%).

STARTING THE ENGINE

Do not use the choke if the engine is warm or the air temperature is
high.
• Manual Choke Type (applicable types)
1. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
See Figure 1, page A-2.
2. [Without CHOKE LEVER type] (applicable types)
Move the control lever to the CLOSED (CHOKE) position.
See Figure 2, page A-2.
3. With FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER type (applicable types):
Move the flywheel brake lever to the RELEASED position. The
engine switch, which is linked with the flywheel brake lever, is
turned on when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the
RELEASED position.
See Figure 3, page A-2.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the
starter grip gently.
See Figure 4, page A-2.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
5. [Without CHOKE LEVER type]
(applicable types)
When the engine warms up, move the control lever to FAST or
SLOW position.
See Figure 5, page A-2.
• Automatic Choke Type (applicable types)
1. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
See Figure 1, page A-2.
2. With FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER type (applicable types):
Move the flywheel brake lever to the RELEASED position.
See Figure 3, page A-2.
3. [MANUAL THROTTLE type] (applicable types)
Move the control lever to the FAST position.
See Figure 5, page A-2.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return
the starter grip gently.
See Figure 4, page A-2.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
5. [MANUAL THROTTLE type] (applicable types)
Position the control lever for the desired engine speed.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. [MANUAL THROTTLE type] (applicable types)
Move the control lever to the SLOW position.
See Figure 5, page A-2.
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