Operation, Safe operating precautions, Starting the engine – HONDA GX22 User Manual

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OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

STARTING THE ENGINE

CHOKE LEVER

C

C

L

L

O

O

S

S

E

E

D

D

O

O

P

P

E

E

N

N

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

on page

and the chapter titled

BEFORE OPERATION

.

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.

Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed in
conjunction 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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