Honda GSV160, Owner'S 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:

1. Fuel level (see page 5).

2. Oil level (see page 6).

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.

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 

THROTTLE

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