HONDA GXV160 - Manual (Page 3)

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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2. FOR STARTING A COLD
ENGINE: Move the throttle
control to the choke position.
3. FOR RESTARTING A WARM
ENGINE: Do not use the choke
when the engine is warm.
Move the throttle control slightly
past the idle position.
4. FLYWHEEL BRAKE MODELS:
Move the flywheel brake lever
(located on equipment) to release the flywheel brake.
5. 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.
6. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the throttle to the
fast (or high) position as soon as the engine warms up enough to
run smoothly without use of the choke.
7. FLYWHEEL BRAKE MODELS: Continue to hold the flywheel brake
lever (located on equipment). The engine will stop if you release the
flywheel brake lever.
SETTING ENGINE SPEED
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 throttle control to the
slow (IDLE) position.
2. Move the throttle control to the
stop position.
3. FLYWHEEL BRAKE MODELS:
Release the flywheel brake lever
(located on equipment) to stop
the engine.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position if you do not intend to
restart the engine soon.
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce pollution.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or
other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your engine under severe conditions, such as sustained
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair
establishment or individual, using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from all fuel related parts.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
engine best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new genuine Honda
parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement
FUEL VALVE
ON
OFF
IDLE FAST CHOKE
IDLE STOP
FUEL VALVE
ON
OFF
 WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.
 WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this
owner’s manual.