HONDA MK SG-2 - Manual (Page 18)

MK SG-2 Revision 11/01, Effective Date November 13, 2001 Page 18
SETUP, STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN
STARTUP:
1. Engine Start:
1. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic breathing it can cause unconsciousness and/or death.
2. Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine leave the Choke Lever in the OPEN position.
(E)
Move the Throttle Lever
to 1/3 rd open
(D)
Place Choke Lever in the
CLOSED position
(C)
Place Fuel Valve in the
ON position
Choke Lever
Direction of
Movement
Fuel Valve
Direction of
Movement
(H)
Pull Starter Cord straight back
in a smooth fast motion
(G)
Pull Starter Cord slowly, until
slack is removed and
resistance is felt
(F)
Place Engine Switch
in the ON position
Engine Switch
(A)
Verify the Engage/Disengage
Lever is in the “Lift” position
Direction of
Movement
Direction of
Movement
Starter Cord
(I)
Place Choke Lever in the OPEN
position when engine is warm
(B)
Raise the Cutting Drum to the
highest position
Highest
Position
Rotate
clockwise
to raise
Direction of
Movement
Throttle Lever
Starter Cord
Direction of
Movement Choke
Direction of
Movement
Lower
Position
Engage/
Disengage Lever