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MVH-120GH — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #03 (10/24/07) — PAGE 13
MVH-120GH — COMPONENTS (HONDA GX160 ENGINE)
Figure 2. Engine Controls & Components
1. Fuel Filler Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Make sure cap is tighten securely.
DO NOT over fill.
2. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine speed (fast-slow).
3. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Type of engine starting method.
Alternate type would be electric start (ignition key).
4. Starter Grip – Grip this handle to start engine. See engine
starting section of this manual.
5. Fuel Valve Lever – OPEN to let fuel flow, CLOSE to stop
the flow of fuel.
6. Choke Lever – Used in the starting of a cold engine, or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture.
7. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering
the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element.
8. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch). Clean
spark plug once a week.
9. Muffler – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
10. Fuel Tank – Holds 3.6 liters (approximately 1 gallon) of
unleaded gasoline.