Starter Switch/Manual Choke Control/Preset Throttle; Servicing Your Engine; The Importance Of Maintenance - Honda GCV160 Owner's 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.
Stopping The Engine
1. Disengage the blade brake clutch control lever (see equipment
manual).
2. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever to the SLOW position and allow
the engine to idle for a few seconds.
3. Move the choke/throttle/stop lever to the STOP position.
4. Turn the fuel valve OFF (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on page 2).
TYPE 7: ELECTRIC START WITH ENGINE-MOUNTED
STARTER SWITCH/MANUAL CHOKE CONTROL/
PRESET THROTTLE
Starting The Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position (see TYPE 1
Step 1 on page 2).
2. Pull the choke rod to the ON
position (see TYPE 5 Step 2
on page 4) (cold engine).
3. Electric Starter Types
Turn the starter switch to the
START position and hold it there until the engine starts. When the
engine starts, allow the starter switch to return to the ON 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.
Recoil Starter Types
a. Turn the starter switch to the RUN position.
b. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly
(see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3).
4. 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 starter switch to the STOP position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on
page 2).
STARTER
SWITCH STOP ON
TYPE 8: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
Starting The Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position (see TYPE 1
Step 1 on page 2).
2. Move the flywheel brake lever
to the RUN position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull
briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4 on
page 3).
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 2).

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
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Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your engine under severe conditions, such as sustained
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair
establishment or individual, using parts that are "certified" to
EPA standards.
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FLYWHEEL BRAKE CONTROL CABLE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
 WARNING
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