Honda EXW171S Owner's Manual page 17

3. Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the
engine starts.
NOTE: Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If
the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
When the engine starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON
position.
ENGINE
4. If auto-throttle will be used, turn the switch to "AUTO" after the engine
has warmed
up.
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