HONDA GCV190 - Manual (Page 2)

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ENGLISH
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION
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.
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.
Before beginning your pre-operation 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 (see page 6).
2. Oil level (see page 7).
3. Air cleaner (see page 7).
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 1 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS above.
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.
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE THROTTLE
Starting The Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
STARTER GRIP
SPARK
PLUG
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
FUEL FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER
TYPE 3: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/REMOTE
CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
THROTTLE
LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
CHOKE ROD
ENGINE
STOP
SWITCH
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
CONTROL
CABLE
CHOKE
CONTROL
CABLE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
TYPE 4: AUTOMATIC CHOKE RETURN/
FIXED THROTTLE
CHOKE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
CONTROL
CABLE
TYPE 5: MANUAL CHOKE/FIXED THROTTLE
FUEL TANK
ENGINE CONTROL TYPES
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/
REMOTE THROTTLE
FLYWHEEL BRAKE
CONTROL LEVER
THROTTLE
LEVER
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/
MANUAL
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE
BRAKE CLUTCH
(equipment control)
THROTTLE
LEVER
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
STARTER
SWITCH
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
ENGINE
CONTROL
AREA
STARTER MOTOR
(if equipped)
TYPE 7: ELECTRIC START (WITH
ENGINE-MOUNTED STARTER SWITCH)/
MANUAL CHOKE/PRESET THROTTLE
CHOKE
ROD
TYPE 8: AUTOMATIC CHOKE/
FIXED THROTTLE
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
CONTROL
CABLE
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/
MANUAL THROTTLE
 WARNING
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 pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problem.
 WARNING
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.
ON
FUEL
VALVE
OFF
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