Stopping The Engine; Setting Engine Speed - Honda GP160 Owner's Manual

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3. Move the throttle lever away from the MIN. position, about 1/3
of the way toward the MAX. position.
MIN.
THROTTLE LEVER
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown
here. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment
manufacturer.
4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
ENGINE SWITCH
ON
5. Operate the starter.
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.
STARTER GRIP
Direction to pull
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
6. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start
the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
ON
OPEN

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch
to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment
manufacturer.
1. Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown
here.
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
ENGINE SWITCH
OFF
3. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
ON
OFF

SETTING ENGINE SPEED

Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control
rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to
the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
MAX.
OFF
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