Honda GX240 Owner's Manual page 17

4. Start the engine.
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With recoil starter:
Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
(other than ClAE type)
lQAE type)
Pull the starter grip lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
CAUTION: Do not allow the starter
grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to
the starter.
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With electric starter (QAE type):
Turn the engine switch to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
NOTE: 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.
When the engine starts, allow the
engine switch return to the ON
position.
(OAE type)
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