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Set the fuel cock lever to the “ON” position
to let the fuel flow. (Fig. 14)
In cold weather or when the engine does
not start easily, set the choke lever to the
“Start” position. This is not necessary when
the engine is already warmed up. (Fig. 15)
Starter motor
Insert the key to the key switch.
Open the throttle lever to the idling position.
(Fig.16)
Turn the key to "Run" position. (Fig.17)
When the engine is stopped, the hour
tachometer is always showing "Cumulative
time".(Fig.18)
Turn the key further to the “START” position
to start the engine. After the engine is start-
ed, take your hand off the key.(Fig.17)
“Rotation number” is displayed during opera-
tion.(Fig.19)
After the engine has started, warm up the
engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. This
is especially important in cold weather.
When the engine does not start, do not run
the cell motor continuously for more than
five seconds. Move the key back to the
“RUN” position, then wait for about 10 sec-
onds to restart.
While the engine is running, never turn the
key switch to the “START” position.
1
2
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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15
Fig.17
Stop position
Throttle lever
Handle
Idle position
Fig.16
CAUTION
“ON”
Fuel cock lever
Fig.14
HONDA
(GX390)
Choke lever
“START”
HONDA
(GX390)
Gasoline Engine
In case of MVH-508GHS
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
Fig.18
Fig.15
Fig.19
Rotation number
Cumulative time
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
RPM
TP-22