Honda HSS760A Owner's Manual page 12

7. While warming the engine up, also warm the transmission as
follows:
a. Check that the shift lever is in the ''N'' (Neutral) position.
NEUTRAL
b. Depress the drive clutch lever for about 30 seconds.
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
DC Electric Starting
(ETD, EWD)
1. Move the shift lever to ''N'' (Neutral).
NEUTRAL
2. Be sure that the drain knob is tightened securely and then turn the
fuel valve lever to the ON position.
ON
DRAIN
KNOB
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''N'' (NEUTRAL)
SHIFT LEVER
ENGAGED
''N'' (NEUTRAL)
SHIFT LEVER
ON
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
3. When the engine is cold, pull the choke knob to the CLOSED
position and move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
THROTTLE LEVER
CHOKE KNOB
CLOSED
4. Turn the engine switch to the ''START'' position and release the
switch after the engine is started. The switch automatically returns
to the''ON'' position.
ENGINE SWITCH
WARNING

Never hold or depress the auger and drive clutch levers when
operating the starter motor; the machine will start moving
suddenly as the engine starts, possibly resulting in personal
injury.
NOTE: When the speed of the starter motor drops after a period
of time, it is an indication that the battery should be
recharged.
Do not use the starter motor for more than 5 seconds. If
the engine fails to start, release the key, and wait at least
10 seconds before operating the starter motor again.
5. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for a few seconds to warm
up to operating temperature. As the engine stabilizes, gradually
move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
If the choke knob has been pulled to the CLOSED position to start
the engine, gradually push it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms up. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
SLOW
THROTTLE LEVER
CHOKE KNOB
OPEN
FAST
ON
START