Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine - Honda GXV520 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page and the BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page .
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by
this engine for any safety precautions that should be observed
with engine startup, shutdown or operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve is
in the OPEN or ON position before attempting to start the engine.
2. SINGLE LEVER TYPE:
To start a cold engine, move the control lever to the CHOKE
position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the control lever in the MIN.
position.
DUAL LEVER TYPE:
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position and move the throttle lever away from the MIN.
position, about 1/3 of the way toward the MAX. position.
THROTTLE LEVER
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted control rather
than the engine-mounted lever shown here. Refer to the
instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
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CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE
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CHOKE LEVER
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4. Operate the starter.
ELECTRIC STARTER:
Turn the key to the START position, and hold it there until the
engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release the key, and
wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can damage it.
When the engine starts, release the key, allowing it to return to
the ON position.
RECOIL STARTER (applicable types):
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the
starter grip gently.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
5. SINGLE LEVER TYPE:
If the control lever has been moved to the CHOKE position to
start the engine, gradually move it to the MIN. position as the
engine warms up.
CONTROL LEVER
DUAL LEVER TYPE:
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.
CHOKE LEVER
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Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP
CHOKE
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