Starting the engine, Honda
1. Open the fuel cock (A).
2. Set the throttle control (B) for idle speed. Do not
use higher r.p.m. during the start process.
B
3. Close the choke (C) if the engine is cold. If the
engine is warm or the ambient temperature is
high, close the choke halfway or leave it open.
4. Turn the switch (D) to ON.
5. Hold the operating handle with one hand and
grip the handle of the recoil starter (E) and pull
until resistance is felt. Release the handle to the
initial position, then pull until the engine starts.
6. Move the choke valve (F) gradually to the fully
open position.
7. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes. Hold the
operating handle with both hands in a firm
position. Increase the engine speed with the
throttle control (B) on the right side without
releasing the operating handle.
B
8. Pull the clutch handle (G) on the left side until it
reaches the operating handle. Keep the clutch
handle in this position all the time when operating
the machine. For most comfortable operating,
fold the small plate (H) over the clutch handle.
The plate minimizes the pressure from the clutch
system.
G
H
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