Remote Control Linkage; High Altitude Operation - Honda GP160 Owner's Manual

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REMOTE CONTROL LINKAGE

The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for
optional cable attachment. The following illustrations show
installation examples for a solid wire cable and for a flexible,
braided wire cable. If using a flexible, braided wire cable, add a
return spring as shown.
It is necessary to loosen the throttle lever friction nut when
operating the throttle with a remote-mounted control.
REMOTE THROTTLE LINKAGE
THROTTLE LEVER
FRICTION NUT
Flexible wire core
mounting
WIRE
5 mm
CIRCLIP
Solid wire core
mounting
REMOTE CHOKE LINKAGE
CARBURETOR MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard
starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this
engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase
emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific
modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your engine
at altitudes above 1,500 meters, have your servicing dealer perform
this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will
meet each emission standard throughout its useful life.
RETURN
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will
SPRING
decrease about 3.5% for each-300 meter increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation
at altitudes below 1,500 meters with a modified carburetor may
4 mm SCREW
cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage.
For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the
WIRE HOLDER
carburetor to original factory specifications.
OPTIONAL
THROTTLE
LEVER
WIRE HOLDER
CHOKE LEVER
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