Operation; Starting The Engine - Honda GXV160 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page .
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.
Control Lever
The control lever operates the engine switch (Types without
FLYWHEEL BRAKE), throttle, and choke.
OFF ––––––– – Stop the engine by switching off the ignition system.
(Without All other control lever positions leave the ignition
FLYWHEEL system switched on.
BRAKE
types)
MIN. –––––– – For running the engine at idle speed.
MAX. ––––– – For restarting a warm engine, and for running the
engine at maximum speed.
CHOKE –––– – Enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.
The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
OFF
CONTROL LEVER
4
2
3
MIN. MAX.
CHOKE

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
ON
2. To start a cold engine, move the control lever to the CHOKE
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the control lever in the MAX.
position.
The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
3. FLYWHEEL BRAKE types:
Move the flywheel brake lever to the RELEASED position.
The engine switch, which is linked with the flywheel brake lever,
is turned on when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the
RELEASED position.
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER
ENGLISH
FUEL VALVE LEVER
O O N N
MAX. CHOKE
CONTROL LEVER
ENGAGED
RELEASED