Honda IGX700 Owner's Manual page 5

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. Move the throttle control to the MIN. position.
MIN.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle control shown
here. On the other hand, there are some applications that fix
engine speed. Refer to the instructions provided by the
equipment manufacturer.
3. Turn the engine switch to
the ON position, indicator (red)
comes on, and off (lamp check).
ON
4. Operate the starter.
Turn the engine switch to the START
position, and hold it there until the
engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the engine switch,
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
engine switch, allowing it to return to
the ON position.
Make sure the indicator is off
(see page 3).
5. Warm up the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
THROTTLE CONTROL
(applicable types)
ON ON
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine
switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the
following procedure. Refer to the instructions provided by the
equipment manufacturer.
1. Move the throttle control to the MIN. position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle control shown
here. On the other hand, there are some applications that are
engine speed is fixed.
MIN.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
Although you may hear operating noise from the motor, it is
not a malfunction.
OFF
ENGINE
SWITCH
(applicable
types)
INDICATOR
(applicable
types)
3. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, turn the fuel valve to
the CLOSED or OFF position.
START
START
ENGINE
SWITCH
(applicable
types)
ENGLISH
MIN.
THROTTLE CONTROL
(applicable types)
OFF
ENGINE
SWITCH
(applicable
types)
MIN.
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