Hot Restart - Honda GX22 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
5. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms
up.

Hot Restart

If the engine is operated at higher ambient temperatures then turned
off and allowed to sit for a short time, if may not restart on the first pull.
If necessary, use the following procedure:
The ignition switch and the throttle lever are located on the equipment
not on the engine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position before performing the
following procedure. This will prevent the engine from starting and
running at maximum speed when the throttle is in the full throttle
position. If the engine starts, with the throttle in the full throttle
position, the equipment can move forward rapidly or the trimmer
attachment can spin at maximum speed. This may result in personal
injury.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position.
3. Hold the throttle lever in the full throttle position.
4. Pull the starter grip 3 to 5 times.
5. Follow the STARTING THE ENGINE procedure on page
the engine with the choke lever in the OPEN position.
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CHOKE LEVER
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