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Honda GP160 User Manual

Honda GP160
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3. Move the throttle lever away from the MIN. position, about 1/3
of the way toward the MAX. position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown
here. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment
manufacturer.
4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
5. Operate the starter.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the
starter grip gently.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
6. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start
the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
ENGINE SWITCH
ON
ON
STARTER GRIP
Direction to pull
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch
to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure. Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment
manufacturer.
1. Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown
here.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
SETTING ENGINE SPEED
Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control
rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to
the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF
ON
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
MAX.
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Honda GP160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeAir-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Compression Ratio8.5:1
PTO Shaft RotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Ignition SystemTransistorized magneto ignition
Starting SystemRecoil starter
Air CleanerDual element
Fuel SystemCarburetor
Lubrication SystemSplash
Displacement163 cm³
Bore x Stroke68 mm x 44 mm
Net Power Output4.8 HP (3.6 kW) at 3, 600 rpm
Net Torque10.3 Nm (7.6 lb ft) @ 2, 500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity3.1 L (0.82 US gal)
Fuel Consumption1.4 L/h at 3, 600 rpm
Oil Capacity0.6 liters
Dry Weight15.1 kg

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