Honda GX610 Owner's Manual page 22

OPERATION
ELECTRIC STARTER (all engine types):
Turn the key to the START position, and
hold
it
there until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within
5
seconds, release the key, and wait at
least 10 seconds before operating the
starter again.
OFF
p i E q
Using the electric starter for more than 5
seconds at a time will overheat the
starter motor and can damage it.
When the engine starts, release the key,
allowing
it
to return to the ON position.
6. 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 up.
CHOKE KNOB
\
CLOSED
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