Starting The Engine - Honda EB11000 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric starting:
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 lever to the ON position.
3. Select the choke knob position.
-A cold engine:
Pull the choke knob to the CLOSED position.
-A warm engine:
Leave the choke knob in the OPEN position. If the engine does not
start, pull the choke knob to the CLOSED position.
4. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is
in the OFF position, or more
time will be required for warm up.
5. Turn the engine switch to the
START position and hold it there for 5
seconds or until the engine starts.
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Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage
the motor.
If
the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10
seconds before operating the starter again.
If the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it is an
indication that the battery should be recharged.
6. When the engine starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON
position.
7. If the choke knob was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, push the choke knob 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 ON position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or
3
minutes.
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