Manual Choke/Fixed Throttle; Remote Throttle/Blade Brake Clutch - Honda GCV160 Owner's Manual

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TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC CHOKE RETURN/FIXED THROTTLE
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position (see TYPE 1 Step 1
on page 3).
2. Move the choke lever to the
choke position (E) (cold
engine).
3. Move the flywheel brake
lever to the RUN position.
The choke lever
automatically begins moving
to the OFF position when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the
RUN position.
4. Start the engine.
Recoil Starter Types
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly
(see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 4). Begin pulling the recoil starter as
soon as you move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position
and the choke starts moving to the OFF position.
If the engine does not start before the choke moves to the OFF
position, repeat steps 2 and 3, then continue starting.
Electric Starter Types
Turn the starter switch (located on equipment) to the START
position, and hold it there until the engine starts. When the engine
starts, allow the engine switch to return to its normal position.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter for more than 5 seconds or starter motor
damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, release the switch
and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
If the engine does not start before the choke moves to the OFF
position, repeat steps 2 and 3, then continue starting.
The throttle is preset on this type.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the flywheel brake lever to activate the flywheel brake and
stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on
page 3).
OFF
CHOKE
LEVER
ON
FLYWHEEL
STOP RUN
BRAKE LEVER
TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position (see TYPE 1 Step 1
on page 3).
2. Pull the choke rod to the ON
position (cold engine).
3. Turn the engine stop switch
to the ON position.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly
until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4 on
page 4).
5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke rod to
the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run
smoothly without use of the choke.
The engine speed is preset on this type.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on
page 3).
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH
(equipment control)
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on
page 3).
2. Move the choke/throttle/
stop lever to the CHOKE
position (cold engine).
Make sure the blade
control lever is
disengaged (see
equipment manual).
3. Start the engine.
Recoil Starter Types
Pull the starter grip lightly
until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly (see
TYPE 1 Step 4 on
page 4).
Electric Starter Types
Turn the starter switch (located on equipment) to the START
position, and hold it there until the engine starts. When the engine
starts, allow the engine switch to return to its normal position.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter for more than 5 seconds or starter motor
damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, release the switch
and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
4. As soon as the engine starts, slowly move the choke/throttle/stop
lever to the FAST position.
5. Allow the engine to warm to operating temperature, then engage
the blade control lever (see equipment manual).
Throttle Setting
Position the choke/throttle/stop lever for the desired engine speed.
For best engine performance, it is recommended the engine be
operated with the choke/throttle/stop lever in the FAST (or high)
position.
ENGLISH
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
CHOKE
ROD
OFF
ON
SLOW FAST
STOP
CHOKE
CHOKE/
THROTTLE/
STOP
LEVER
ON
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