Honda GXV520 Owner's Manual page 4

OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page 3.
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness or death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly closed
area where people may be present.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with
engine startup, shutdown or operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve
is in the OPEN or ON position before attempting to start the
engine.
2. SINGLE LEVER TYPE:
To start a cold engine, move the control lever to the CHOKE
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the control lever in the MIN.
position.
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CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE
MAX.
MIN.
DUAL LEVER TYPE:
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position and move the throttle lever away from the MIN.
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the MAX. position.
THROTTLE LEVER
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted control rather
than the engine-mounted lever shown here. Refer to the
instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
4. Operate the starter.
ELECTRIC STARTER:
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.
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.
RECOIL STARTER (applicable types):
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the
starter grip gently.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
ENGLISH
CHOKE LEVER
MAX.
CLOSED
MIN.
OPEN
Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP