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Start and Stop Procedure
Honda GX160 Petrol Engine
1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel
ON/OFF
lever fully to the right.
2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke
ON
by moving the choke lever fully
to the left. If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required, however,
if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine
ON/OFF
switch clockwise to the ‘I’ position.
4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right. Do
not start the engine on full throttle, as the compactor will vibrate as soon as the
engine
starts.
5. Taking a
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rm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then
let starter return.
6. Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine
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res.
8. Once the engine
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res gradually set the choke lever to the
OFF
position by moving it to the right.
9. If the engine fails to
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re after several attempts, follow the Troubleshooting Guide.
10. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine
ON/OFF
switch anticlockwise to the ‘0’ position.
11. Turn the fuel off.
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Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and Understand this section before you perform any
maintenance, service or repairs.
CAUTION
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel ON/OFF
Lever.
