Technical & Consumer Information; Serial Number Location; Battery Connections For Electric Starter - Honda GX610 Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Location

Record the engine serial number, type and purchase date in the
space below. You will need this information when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
SERIAL NUMBER &
ENGINE TYPE LOCATION
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
14
− __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Battery Connections for Electric Starter

Use a 12-volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 45 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the
positive ( ) battery cable to the battery terminal before ＋
connecting the negative ( ) battery cable, so your tools cannot
cause a short circuit if they touch a grounded part while tightening
the positive ( ) battery cable end. ＋
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct
procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials
away from the battery.
1. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the starter solenoid
terminal as shown.
2. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to an engine mounting
bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the battery positive ( )
terminal as shown.
4. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to the battery negative
( ) terminal as shown. −
5. Coat the terminals and cable ends with grease.
STARTER
SOLENOID
POSITIVE ( ) ＋
BATTERY CABLE
ENGLISH
−
＋
−
＋
−
NEGATIVE ( )
BATTERY CABLE
＋
−