Honda GXV50 Owner's Manual page 5

3. 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.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
4. Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the ON position.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the
starter grip gently.
(EQUIPMENT SIDE)
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
6. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start
the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN CLOSED
Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP
OPEN
SETTING ENGINE SPEED
Position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
The throttle lever shown here will be connected to a remote control
on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions
provided with that equipment for remote control information and
for engine speed recommendations.
ENGLISH
THROTTLE LEVER
MIN.
MAX.
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