Setting Engine Speed - Honda GC160 Owner's Manual

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
5. If the choke rod was pulled
to the CLOSED position to
start the engine, push it to
the OPEN position as soon
as the engine warms up
enough to run smoothly.

SETTING ENGINE SPEED

(adjustable-speed engines
only)
Position the throttle control
lever (gray) for the desired
engine speed. For best engine
performance, it is
recommended the engine be
operated with the throttle in the
FAST (or high) position.
STARTER GRIP
CHOKE
ROD
9
FAST
SLOW
THROTTLE
LEVER (gray)