HONDA HHE31C - Manual (Page 10)

CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT
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CONTROLS
Choke Lever
The choke lever opens and closes the
choke valve.
The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture
for starting a cold engine.
The OPEN position provides the correct fuel
mixture for operation after starting, and for
restarting a warm engine.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch controls the ignition system.
The ignition switch must be in the ON (I)
position for the engine to start and run.
Moving the ignition switch to the OFF (0)
position stops the engine.
Operator Presence Lever
The operator presence lever blocks the throttle
trigger. This safety feature prevents
unintentional throttle trigger operation if the
stick edger is bumped while the operator’s hand
is not on the control handle.
When the operator presses the presence lever
by gripping the control handle, the trigger
moves freely.
Throttle Trigger
The throttle trigger controls engine speed.
Pulling the throttle trigger toward the control
handle grip increases engine speed. The stick
edger will have the greatest cutting force at
maximum engine speed.
Releasing the throttle trigger reduces engine
speed. At idle, the blade should coast to a stop.
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
OPEN
IGNITION
SWITCH
OFF (0)
ON (I)
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IDLE
(blade stops)
FAST
(blade rotates)
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER