Battery Connections For Electric Starter; Remote Control Linkage - Honda GXV520 Owner's Manual

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.
BATTERY
POSITIVE ( ) CABLE ＋
BATTERY
NEGATIVE ( ) CABLE −
14
＋
−
＋
−
STARTER
SOLENOID

Remote Control Linkage

The throttle and choke control levers are provided with holes for
optional cable attachment.
The following illustrations show installation examples for a solid
wire cable. Do not use a braided wire cable.
Single Lever Type:
CHOKE RETURN SPRING
INSTALLATION:
Install with the short
end hook toward the
control base side.
＋ CONTROL LEVER
Dual Lever Type:
CHOKE RETURN SPRING
INSTALLATION:
Install with the short
end hook toward the
control base side.
CHOKE LEVER
ENGLISH
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CABLE (SOLID WIRE)
5 × 16 mm SCREW
CABLE HOLDER
STOPPER RUBBER
INSTALLATION:
To install the stopper
rubber, first align the boss
with the hole of the
control lever bracket, then
turn the rubber 90° and
secure it to the bracket as
shown.
LEVER SPRING
THROTTLE CABLE
(SOLID WIRE)
5 × 16 mm SCREW (2)
CABLE HOLDER (2)
CHOKE CABLE
(SOLID WIRE)
THROTTLE LEVER