When the engine is stopped, the hour
tachometer is always showing "Cumulative
time".(Fig.9)
Turn on the engine switch on the rear cover.
(Fig.10)
Hold the recoil starter grip, and pull it a little.
You will feel a slight resistance. Then, pull it
hard to run the engine. be careful not to pull
too hard, or the rope might break or come
off. Allow the starter rope to slowly move
back into the case while keeping the grip
grabbed. (Fig.11)
After the engine has started, while you hear
some explosion loud noise, gradually move
back the choke lever until it is wide open.
(Fig.12)
When the choke lever is set to “Start”, gradually
move it back toward the “Operation” direction
while making sure the engine revolution stabi-
lizes.
4
5
6
7
After the engine has started, warm up the
engine at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. This
is especially important in cold weather.
“Rotation number” is displayed during opera-
tion.(Fig.13)
8
9
14
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Starter grip
Recoil starter
Fig.13
Rotation number
Cumulative time
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
RPM
TP-22
ENGINE TACH
HOUR
&
METER
HRS
TP-22
Fig. 9
Choke lever
“OPERATION”
HONDA
(GX270,GX390)
Fig. 12
