honda-automobiles gxv160 User Manual

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.