Before Operation Checks; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Operation; Safe Operating Precautions - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS

IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it
is very important to take a few moments before you operate the
engine to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you
find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the
engine.
 WARNING
Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to correct a
problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a preoperation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is
level and the flywheel brake lever (type 2: throttle lever, type 5: engine
stop switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (page 7).
2. Oil level (page 7).
3. Air cleaner (page 8).
4. General inspection: Check for fluid leaks and loose or damaged
parts.
5. 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 2 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS above.
 WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
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.
TYPE 1 (FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE)
Starting A Cold Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
OFF
ON
FUEL
VALVE
ENGLISH
2. See equipment manual and
position the throttle control
so the choke/throttle lever
moves to the CHOKE
position.
3. See equipment manual
and position the flywheel
brake control so the
flywheel brake lever is in
the RUN position.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, 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.
5. If the choke was used to start the
engine, move the choke/throttle
lever to the FAST (or high) position
as soon as the engine warms up
enough to run smoothly without
use of the choke.
Throttle Setting
Position the throttle control for the desired engine speed. For best
engine performance, it is recommended the engine be operated with
the throttle in the FAST (or high) position.
Starting A Warm Engine
1. Place the choke/throttle lever in the FAST position.
2. Move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
Stopping The Engine
1. Move the choke/throttle control to
the SLOW position.
2. Release the flywheel
brake lever to stop the
engine.
3. Turn the fuel valve to
the OFF position (see
Type 1 Step 1).
FAST
SLOW
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
STARTER
GRIP
FAST
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
SLOW
FAST
THROTTLE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
CHOKE
CHOKE
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