HONDA GCV160 - Manual (Page 4)

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TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2. See equipment manual and
position the throttle control
so the choke/throttle lever
moves to the CHOKE
position (cold engine).
3. See equipment manual
and position the flywheel
brake control so the
flywheel brake lever is in
the RUN position.
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 was used to start the
engine, move the choke/throttle
lever to the FAST (or high)
position as soon as the engine
warms up enough to run
smoothly without use of the
choke.
Throttle Setting
Position the throttle control 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.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the choke/throttle control
to the SLOW position.
2. Release the flywheel
brake lever to stop the
engine.
3. Turn the fuel valve to
the OFF position.
ON
FUEL
VALVE
OFF
SLOW
CHOKE
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
STARTER
GRIP
CHOKE
FAST
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
SLOW
THROTTLE
LEVER
FAST
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE LEVER
STOP
ON
OFF
FUEL
VALVE
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