Honda EM5000SX Owner's Manual page 48

OPERATION
4. Make sure the Auto Throttle switch
is in the OFF position, or more time
will be required for warm up.
5. Start the engine.
• Using the electric starter:
Turn the engine switch to the START
position, and hold it there until the
engine starts. When the engine
starts, release the key, allowing the
switch to return to the ON position.
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.
Do not leave the engine switch in the ON position when the generator is not
operating as the battery will discharge. Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position when not in use.
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AUTO THROTTLE SWITCH
OFF
ENGINE SWITCH
OFF
ON
START