Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine - Honda GC160 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION on 4 and the BEFORE OPERATION
CHECKS on 6.
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.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. FOR STARTING A COLD
ENGINE:
Pull the choke rod to the
CLOSED position.
FOR RESTARTING A WARM
ENGINE:
Leave the choke rod in the
OPEN position.
FOR RESTARTING AN
ENGINE THAT HAS RUN OUT
OF FUEL:
Pull the choke rod to the
CLOSED position after
refueling.
 WARNING
7
CHOKE ROD