Operation – HONDA Honda Engine GXV340 User Manual
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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
OFF
MIN.
MAX.
CHOKE
Control Lever
ENGLISH
CONTROL LEVER
FUEL VALVE LEVER
ON
CONTROL LEVER
MAX.
CHOKE
CHOKE
MAX.
O
O
F
F
F
F
M
M
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I
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.
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The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with that equipment for remote control
information.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
The control lever operates the engine switch, throttle, and choke.
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition system.
All other control lever positions leave the ignition
system switched on.
For running the engine at idle speed.
For restarting a warm engine, and for running the
engine at maxinum speed.
Enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
To start a cold engine, move the control lever to the CHOKE
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the control lever in the MAX.
position.
The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with that equipment for remote control
information.
There may be a remote engine switch mounted on the
equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment for remote control information.
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