honda-automobiles gcv190 User Manual

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Starting The Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON 

position (see TYPE 1 
Step 1 on page 2).

2. Move the choke lever to the 

choke position (

) (cold 

engine).

3. Move the flywheel brake 

lever to the RUN position. 
The choke lever 
automatically begins moving 
to the OFF position when the flywheel brake lever is moved to the 
RUN position.

4. Start the engine.

Recoil Starter Types
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly 
(see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3). Begin pulling the starter grip as 
soon as you move the flywheel brake lever to the RUN position 
and the choke starts moving to the OFF position.
If the engine does not start before the choke moves to the OFF 
position, repeat steps 2 and 3, then continue starting.
Electric Starter Types
Turn the starter switch (located on equipment) to the START 
position, and hold it there until the engine starts. When the engine 
starts, allow the engine switch to return to its normal position.

If the engine does not start before the choke moves to the OFF 
position, repeat steps 2 and 3, then continue starting.

The throttle is preset on this type.

Stopping The Engine
1. Release the flywheel brake lever to activate the flywheel brake and 

stop the engine.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on 

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON 

position (see TYPE 1 
Step 1 on page 2).

2. Pull the choke rod to the ON 

position (cold engine).

3. Turn the engine stop switch 

to the ON position.

4. Pull the starter grip lightly 

until resistance is felt, then 
pull briskly (see TYPE 1 Step 4 on page 3).

5. If the choke was used to start the engine, move the choke rod to 

the OFF position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run 
smoothly without use of the choke.

The engine speed is preset on this type.

Stopping The Engine
1. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on 

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (see TYPE 1 Step 1 on 

2. Move the choke/

throttle/stop lever to 
the CHOKE position 
(cold engine).

Make sure the blade 
control lever is 
disengaged (see 
equipment manual).

3. Start the engine.

Recoil Starter Types
Pull the starter grip 
lightly until 
resistance is felt, 
then pull briskly (see 
TYPE 1 Step 4 on 
page 3).
Electric Starter Types
Turn the starter switch (located on equipment) to the START 
position, and hold it there until the engine starts. When the engine 
starts, allow the engine switch to return to its normal position.

4. As soon as the engine starts, slowly move the choke/throttle/stop 

lever to the FAST position.

5. Allow the engine to warm to operating temperature, then engage 

the blade control lever (see equipment manual).

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