honda-automobiles gsv190 User Manual

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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 the 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 preoperation checks, be sure the engine is level 
and the flywheel brake lever (type 2: throttle lever, type 4: engine stop 
switch) is in the STOP or OFF position.
Always check the following items before you start the engine:
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 A Cold Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON 
position.
STARTER GRIP
SPARK 
PLUG
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
FUEL FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER
ENGINE CONTROL 
AREA
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 
FUEL TANK
ENGINE CONTROL TYPES
TYPE 1: FLYWHEEL BRAKE/
               REMOTE THROTTLE
FLYWHEEL BRAKE 
CONTROL LEVER
THROTTLE 
LEVER
TYPE 2: MANUAL CHOKE/
               MANUAL THROTTLE
TYPE 6: REMOTE THROTTLE/BLADE 
BRAKE CLUTCH (equipment control)
THROTTLE 
LEVER
FUEL VALVE 
LEVER
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.
ON
FUEL 
VALVE
OFF