Operation, Safe operating precautions, Starting the engine – HONDA GXV520 User Manual
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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
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M
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N
N
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M
M
A
A
X
X
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THROTTLE LEVER
STARTER GRIP
C
C
L
L
O
O
S
S
E
E
D
D
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
CHOKE LEVER
M
M
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I
N
N
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M
M
A
A
X
X
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CHOKE
CONTROL LEVER
Direction to pull
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Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page
and the
BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to 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.
RECOIL STARTER (applicable types):
When the engine starts, release the key, allowing it to return to
the ON position.
Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can damage it.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release the key, and
wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
Turn the key to the START position, and hold it there until the
engine starts.
ELECTRIC STARTER:
Operate the starter.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted control rather
than the engine-mounted lever shown here. Refer to the
instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position and move the throttle lever away from the MIN.
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the MAX. position.
DUAL LEVER TYPE:
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area
such as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly
closed area where people may be present.
To restart a warm engine, leave the control lever in the MIN.
position.
To start a cold engine, move the control lever to the CHOKE
position.
SINGLE LEVER TYPE:
If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve is
in the OPEN or ON position before attempting to start the engine.
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.
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