Honda BF30D Owner's Manual page 47

4. Recoil starter type:
Pull the recoil starter grip slowly
until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
Electric starter type:
Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it 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 f or more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and f lywheel.
Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.
5. Before getting under way, allow
the engine to warm up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.
Above 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
Below 41°F (5°C), warm up the
engine for at least 10 minutes at
2,000 rpm.
OPERATION
During the warm-up period, check
the oil pressure indicator (p.
overheating indicator (p.
cooling system indicator (p.
If the indicators show any
abnormal condition, immediately
stop the engine and determine the
cause of the problem. Refer to
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS,
p. 94 .
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