Honda GX100 Owner's Manual page 4

OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY
INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS on
page 3.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or
death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly closed area.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine
startup, shutdown or operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve and
fuel filler cap vent are in the OPEN or ON position before attempting
to start the engine. For specific instructions on fuel valve and fuel
filler cap vent operation, refer to the instructions provided with the
equipment powered by this engine.
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
(Float type)
CHOKE LEVER
(Diaphragm type)
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
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CLOSED
3. Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position. The throttle lever is
mounted on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with that equipment for information about
your specific throttle control.
4. Press the priming bulb (applicable types) repeatedly.
5. Turn the engine switch (applicable types) to the ON position.
CLOSED
ON
CLOSED
ENGLISH
THROTTLE LEVER (on
the equipment)
PRIMING BULB
(applicable types)
ENGINE SWITCH
(applicable types)
MIN.
ON