Operation; Starting/Stopping The Engine (All Types) - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY MESSAGES and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
page 4.
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 20°.

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: 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.
Type 1: Flywheel Brake, Remote Choke/Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the CHOKE 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.
4. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the FAST position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the SLOW position.
2. Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 2: Flywheel Brake, Automatic 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 3: Flywheel Brake, Automatic Return Choke,
Fixed Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the automatic return choke [2] to the CHOKE
The choke lever automatically returns to the OFF position
3 - 4 seconds after the flywheel brake is moved to the RUN
position. Reset the choke if the engine does not start within this
time frame.
2. Move the flywheel brake lever* [3] to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
The throttle is preset on this type.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the flywheel brake lever* [3] to stop the engine.
Type 4: 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 5: Blade Brake Clutch, Remote Choke/Throttle
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the CHOKE position.
2. Make sure the blade control lever* is released.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt; then pull briskly.
4. Move the choke/throttle* [2] to the FAST position as the engine
warms, and then engage the blade control lever*.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the blade control lever*.
2. Move the choke/throttle lever* [2] to the SLOW position, and then
the STOP position.
* See the equipment manual for control location.
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