Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting/Stopping The Engine - Honda GCV170 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on
OPERATION CHECKS on page
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.
 WARNING
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 partially closed area
where people may be present.
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/STOPPING THE ENGINE (ALL TYPES)
See the figures on page 2 to identify the type of control used on your
equipment. Type specific starting and stopping information can be
found after the general information shown below.
• Fuel valve ON: Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position before
starting the engine.
• Manual choke (if equipped): Place the choke lever/rod [2] in the
CHOKE position when starting a cold engine.
Move the choke lever/rod to the OFF position as soon as the
engine fully warms up and runs smoothly without use of the choke,
or for restarting a warm engine.
• Engine speed (if variable): For best engine performance, it is
recommended the engine be operated with the throttle in the FAST
(or high) position.
• Starter grip: Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, and
then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the
Auto Choke System types, allow the engine to run for at least three
minutes after starting a cold engine before shutting down. This
minimum run time will be longer if the temperature is below 70°F
(21°C).
• Fuel valve OFF: After stopping the engine, turn the fuel valve [1] to
the OFF position.
If your equipment will not be used for 3 to 4 weeks, we recommend
running the engine's carburetor out of fuel. You can do this by
leaving the fuel valve OFF, restarting the engine, and running it out
of fuel. Running time should be less than 3 minutes.
Refer to the Type number for your engine, and the corresponding
graphic on page 2.
8
page 7 and the BEFORE
7.
Type 1: Flywheel Brake, Manual Choke, Remote Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the remote throttle lever* [2] to the FAST position.
2. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the remote throttle lever* [2] to the SLOW position.
2. Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 2: Flywheel Brake, Automatic Choke, Fixed Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position.
2. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 3: Engine Stop Switch, Fixed Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the engine stop switch [3] to the ON position.
2. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
The engine speed is preset on this type.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the engine stop switch [3] to the OFF position.
* See the equipment manual for control location.