Component & Control Location; Before Operation Checks; Is Your Engine Ready To Go; Operation - Honda GSV160 Owner's Manual

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION
The engine control area differs based on the engine type. Refer to the
individual diagrams below to determine your engine control type when
reading the Operation section and other sections in the manual.
STARTER GRIP
OIL FILLER CAP/
MUFFLER
DIPSTICK
ENGINE CONTROL TYPES
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/
REMOTE THROTTLE
THROTTLE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL LEVER
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/
MANUAL THROTTLE
CHOKE LEVER
THROTTLE
FUEL VALVE LEVER
LEVER
TYPE 3: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE
CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
CONTROL
CABLE
CHOKE
CONTROL
CABLE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC CHOKE RETURN/
FIXED THROTTLE
CHOKE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
CONTROL
CABLE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FUEL FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER
SPARK
PLUG
ENGINE CONTROL
AREA
TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED
CHOKE
ROD
ENGINE
STOP
SWITCH
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE
BRAKE CLUTCH (equipment control)
THROTTLE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE
LEVER

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.
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.
FUEL TANK
Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level
and the flywheel brake lever (type 2: throttle lever, type 4: engine stop
switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (see page 5).
2. Oil level (see page 6).
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.
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.
2
 WARNING
 WARNING
ON
FUEL
VALVE
OFF