HONDA GXV160 - Manual (Page 2)

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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATION
THROTTLE CABLE CONNECTION
The throttle lever is provided with holes for attaching the throttle cable.
1. Remove the screw and the cable holder.
2. Hook the solid wire cable end into the throttle lever as shown.
3. Move the throttle cable control into the fast (or high) throttle
position.
4. Move the throttle lever by pulling the throttle cable until the throttle
lever just contacts the choke lever. Install the cable holder securing
the throttle cable and tighten it securely.
5. Move the throttle control to the choke position and verify that the
engine choke rod moves the carburetor choke arm fully closed. If
necessary, adjust screw B so it just contacts the choke travel stop.
6. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to the fast (or high)
position. Using a tachometer, check the engine speed. Turn screw
A to obtain the top no load engine speed specified by the
equipment manufacturer.
7. N types: Move the throttle cable control lever to the stop position
and confirm that the engine shuts off.
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 preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level
and the flywheel brake lever (A type: throttle lever) is in the STOP
position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
1. Fuel level (see page 4).
2. Oil level (see page 5).
3. Air cleaner (see page 6).
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
OPERTION CHECKS section 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.
STARTER GRIP
SPARK
PLUG
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
FUEL FILLER CAP
FLYWHEEL
BRAKE
LEVER
CHOKE/
THROTTLE
LEVER
AIR
CLEANER
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
FUEL
TANK
THROTTLE LEVER
THROTTLE
CABLE
CABLE
HOLDER
CHOKE
LEVER
SCREW A
SCREW B
CHOKE TRAVEL STOP
CHOKE ARM
 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 preoperation 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.