Honda GX25 Owner's Manual page 33

• Check the complete machine for operational safety.
• The stop switch should function properly.
• The throttle must have freedom of movement and return to the idle
position on its own accord.
• The auger blades and collar bolt must be tightly secured and in
excellent working order.
• Ensure the spark plug cap and ignition cable are connected firmly.
• Remove fuel cap to ensure that the vent tube is up in the filler
tank neck and not pushed down or submersed in fuel.
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON. Make sure to read the
switch correctly. As shown above. (Fig 1)
2. Press the primer bulb (Fig 2) 5 to 8 times.
3. Slide the choke lever to START position. (Fig 3)
4. Pull the recoil slowly until engagement to flywheel is felt, then
continue pull with a slightly quicker motion until engine fires.
(Audible sound)
Once the motor has fired, slide the choke lever to RUN (Fig 4)
(no choke), and continue. Repeat step 4 until engine starts.
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1-4.
STARTING TIPS: As you know, very cold temperatures make all engines
a little harder to start. Whenever possible, keeping your machine in a
warm environment will ALWAYS make it easier to start.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, check that all
adjustments described above have been done correctly.
Be sure the on/off switch is NOT in the off position and start
once again.
After completing the cutting of an ice fishing hole, STOP the engine by allowing the engine to return to idle and
moving the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. If engine fails to stop, slide choke lever to start (full choke). Do not
operate until this issue has been repaired by a qualified mechanic.
ENGINE START PREPARATIONS
ENGINE START INSTRUCTIONS
STOP ENGINE
Fig 1
Fig 2
Primer
Bulb
Fig 3
Choke Lever
(Start Position)
Fig 4
Choke Lever
(Run Position)