Starting The Engine - Honda EB11000 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve ON
2. Make sure that the circuit breaker is OFF.
The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
3. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is off, or more time will be
required for warm up.
4. Turn the engine switch to START and hold it there until the engine
starts.
Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time.
If the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds
before operating the starter again.
Pull the choke knob out to the CLOSE position to start a cold
engine. The choke may not be needed if the engine is warm or the
air temperature is hot.
CHOKE KNOB
CLOSE
When the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of
time, it is an indication that the battery should be recharged.
5. After the engine starts, let the engine switch return to ON.
6. Warm up the engine for 2-3 minutes.Turn the auto-throttle switch
to AUTO after the engine has warmed up.
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