Starting The Engine - Honda HS720A Owner's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Turn the fuel valve to the
ON position.
2. If the engine is cold,
pull the choke knob out to
the CLOSED position.
Manual Recoil Starter
1. Turn the engine switch to
the ON position.
2. Pull the starter grip
slowly until you feel resistance,
then pull briskly.
3. Return the starter grip gently.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the recoil
starter, do not allow the starter
grip to snap back against the
starter bracket. Return it gently
to prevent damage. Do not pull
the starter grip while the engine
is running. The starter could be
damaged.
4. Let the engine warm up for several minutes. If the choke knob
has been pulled to the CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually push it to the OPEN position as the engine warms.
OFF
ON
OPEN
CLOSED
OFF
ON
(A, AM
type)
Electric Starter (AS type)
1. Connect an outdoors 3-prong extension cord (commercially
available) to the starter box first, and then to a 120 volt ac outlet.
Use only a UL-listed, 16 gauge (minimum), 3-prong power cord
rated for outdoor use. This power cord must have a minimum
power rating of 15 amps and should be no longer than 50 ft.
(15 m) long.
120 VAC OUTLET
3-PRONG OUTDOORS EXTENSION CORD
(commercially available)
– Do not connect and disconnect the power cord with wet hands.
Do not use in the rain.
– Be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord
from the electrical outlet or starter box. Do not disconnect by
pulling on the power cord.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
ON position.
3. Push the starter button until the
OFF
engine starts. After the engine
starts, disconnect the power
cord from the electrical outlet,
and then from the starter box.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the
starter, do not operate the
starter for more than 15
seconds. If the engine fails to
start, release the button and allow the starter to cool for 10
seconds before operating it again.
STARTER
BUTTON
CONNECT
FIRST
OFF
ON
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