Component & Control Location; Before Operation Checks; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Operation - Honda GS160 Owner's Manual

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION
MUFFLER
MUFFLER
DEFLECTOR
(optional)
OIL DRAIN
BOLT
FUEL
FILLER
CAP
FUEL
TANK
ENGINE CONTROL TYPES
TYPE 1: MANUAL THROTTLE / MANUAL CHOKE
TYPE 2: FIXED THROTTLE / IGNITION SWITCH LEVER / MANUAL CHOKE
TYPE 3: FIXED THROTTLE / ENGINE STOP SWITCH / MANUAL CHOKE
2
AIR
CLEANER
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
SPARK PLUG
STARTER
GRIP
CHOKE ROD
THROTTLE LEVER (gray)
Used on engines with
an adjustable throttle
lever.
CHOKE ROD
IGNITION SWITCH LEVER (red)
Used on engines with a
nonadjustable throttle
lever.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
CHOKE ROD

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 throttle lever (ignition switch lever or engine stop switch)
is in the STOP position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (see page 5).
2. Oil level (see page 5).
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The Oil Alert system (applicable engine types) will automatically
stop the engine before the oil level falls below safe limits. However,
to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, always
check the engine oil level before startup.
3. Air cleaner (see page 6).
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 1 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.
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