Starting/Stopping The Engine - Honda EB5000X Owner's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position.
The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
3. Pull the choke rod to the CLOSE position.
4. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is in the OFF position, or more time will
be required for warm up.
5. Move the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
-1 Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it
slowly by hand.
7. Push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
8. If you wish to use the auto-throttle system, turn the auto-throttle switch to
the AUTO position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3 minutes.
Starting the engine
In an emergency:
1. To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the OFF
position.
In normal use:
1. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position.
2. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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