Battery Connections; Wiring Diagrams - Honda GCV160 Manual Del Usuario

Battery Connections

Use the following materials to connect a 12-volt battery to the starter
on type 7 units (with electric start switch/fixed throttle/manual choke):
• Battery – 12-volt lead acid battery with a recommended ampere-hr
rating of 3 Ah or a 14.4-volt NiCd battery with a recommended
ampere-hr rating of 1.7 Ah.
• Wire – 12-gauge (minimum) wire with a maximum length of 10 ft
(3 meters).
• Fuse – 40-ampere blade type fuse.
• Terminal – Delphi 56 series male connector and terminal to
connect to the starter motor.
Coat the battery terminals and cable ends with dielectric grease. Be
careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity.
 WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct
procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away
from the battery.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
1. Connect the battery positive (+) cable using the appropriate
connector and insulator to the supplied starter connector.
2. Connect the battery negative (-) cable to an engine mounting bolt,
frame bolt, or the provided ground position on the starter motor
(requires 5 x 8 mm screw).
3. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+)
terminal as shown.
4. Connect the battery negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-)
terminal as shown.
The following diagram only shows connections for type 7 units
(with electric start switch/fixed throttle/manual choke). Connections
are different for the other electric start types (types 4 and 6).
STARTER GROUND (-)
CONNECTION
BATTERY
NEGATIVE (-)
TERMINAL
BATTERY
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
BATTERY
BATTERY POSITIVE
(+) TERMINAL
This engine is not equipped with a charging system to keep the
battery charged during engine operation. The battery will loose
charge during starter motor operation only. There is no drain on the
battery once the engine is running.
The battery must be charged by an external battery charging system.
Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions or the battery
manufacturer for specific external battery charging recommendations.
12
STARTER
MOTOR
STARTER MOTOR
POSITIVE (+) CONNECTOR
(from starter switch)
40 AMP FUSE
BATTERY POSITIVE (+)
CABLE

Wiring Diagrams

RECOIL STARTER
(All Types)
SPARK
PLUG
IGNITION
COIL
ELECTRIC STARTER
(Type 4 with Flywheel Brake)
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
IGNITION
COIL
SPARK
PLUG
ELECTRIC STARTER
(Type 6 with Blade Brake Clutch)
SPARK
PLUG
STARTER
MOTOR
IGNITION
COIL
ELECTRIC STARTER
(Type 7 with starter switch on the engine)
SPARK
IGNITION
PLUG
COIL
STARTER SWITCH
ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
Supplied by equipment
manufacturer.
STARTER
SWITCH
FUSE
(40A)
STARTER
MOTOR
BATTERY
Supplied by equipment
manufacturer.
FUSE
(40A)
STARTER
SWITCH
BATTERY
Supplied by equipment
manufacturer.
STARTER
SWITCH
STARTER
MOTOR
BATTERY
FUSE
(40A)
E