Type 1: flywheel brake/remote throttle – HONDA GCV160 User Manual
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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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