HONDA GCV160 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the
engine quickly in case of emergency. Make sure the operator
receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets
away from the area of operation.
• Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Do
not run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never run the
engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Keep
the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and
do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
IDENTIFICATION:
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
COMPONENT LOCATION
CONTROL LOCATION
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/MANUAL THROTTLE
TYPE 3: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC RETURN CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH
(equipment control)
A Fuel filler cap
B Starter grip
C Fuel tank
D Control location*
E Air cleaner
F Spark plug
G Muffler
H Starter motor (if equipped)
I Oil filler cap/dipstick
* 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 this manual.
[A] [B]
[C]
[E]
[I]
[H]
[F]
[G]
[D]
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL CABLE
CHOKE CONTROL CABLE
FUEL VALVE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL CABLE
CHOKE ROD
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
FUEL VALVE LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
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