Operation, Safe operating precautions, Starting the engine – HONDA GXV50 User Manual
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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
ENGLISH
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
FUEL CAP VENT KNOB
ON
FUEL VALVE LEVER
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
C
C
L
L
O
O
S
S
E
E
D
D
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
(EQUIPMENT SIDE)
STARTER GRIP
CHOKE LEVER
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
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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
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.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN
position.
Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the ON position.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip gently.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to
start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.
Open the fuel tank vent by turning the vent knob at least 2 or 3
turns conuterclockwise.
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