HONDA BF20D User Manual
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OPERATION
ELECTRIC STARTER
BUTTON
STARTER GRIP
Direction to pull
Using the electric starter f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Pushing the electric starter button
while the engine is running can
damage the starter motor and
f lywheel.
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Return the starter grip gently.
When the engine starts, release the
button.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the button, and
wait at least 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
Press the electric starter button and
hold it there until the engine starts.
If the choke knob was pulled to
the ON position to start the engine,
gradually push it to the OFF
position as the engine warms up.
Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.
Before getting under way, allow
the engine to warm up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.
and cooling system indicator
(p.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
,
Recoil starter
Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the
arrow as shown above.
5.
6.
7.
(Manual choke type)
Electric starter
(electric start type)
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