HONDA HHE31C - Manual (Page 17)

OPERATION
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3. Set the throttle trigger in the starting
position, using the throttle set button.
To set the throttle trigger for starting, press
the operator presence lever by gripping the
control handle, pull the throttle trigger, then
press and
hold the throttle set button while
releasing the throttle trigger.
4. Move the ignition switch to the
ON position (see page 8).
5. Set the stick edger on the ground, resting on
the wheel and the fuel tank guard. Do not
allow the blade to contact any obstruction.
Always rest the stick edger on the ground
for starting, rather than holding it in the
operating position. This prevents the end of
the stick edger from swinging into
something as you start the engine.
6. With your left hand, hold the drive shaft
housing just ahead of the engine. With your
right hand, pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return
the starter grip gently.
7. If the choke lever was moved to the
CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the OPEN position as
the engine warms up.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes after a cold start. When the engine
is warm enough to idle well, pull and release
the throttle trigger to disengage the throttle
set button.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION
SWITCH
THROTTLE SET
BUTTON
GENERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER
ON (l)
OPEN
CHOKE LEVER