Before Operation Checks; Type 7: Electric Start With Engine-Mounted Starter Switch/Manual Choke Control/Fixed Throttle; Types 8 - 10; Safe Operating Precautions - Honda GCV 160 Owner's Manual

TYPE 7: ELECTRIC START WITH ENGINE-MOUNTED STARTER
SWITCH/MANUAL CHOKE CONTROL/FIXED THROTTLE
STARTER SWITCH
CHOKE ROD
FUEL VALVE LEVER
TYPE 8: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL CABLE
FUEL VALVE LEVER
TYPE 9: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/REMOTE THROTTLE/
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
TYPE 10: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/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.
Before beginning your preoperation checks, be sure the engine is
level and the flywheel brake lever (type 2: throttle lever, type 5: engine
stop switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (page 8).
2. Oil level (page 9).
3. Air cleaner (page 9).
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 2 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS above.
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause
illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in closed areas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed or even partially closed
area where people may be present.
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.
Do not operate the engine on slopes greater than 20°.
ENGLISH
B WARNING
B WARNING
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