Honda EM1600X Owner's Manual page 11

(4) Move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position.
(5) Pull the starter rope lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
CAUTION: Do not allow the starter
grip to snap back. Return it slowly by
hand.
NOTE: Make sure the pilot lamp comes
on. If not, check the bulb filament.
(6) Move the choke lever to the OPEN
position as the engine warms up.
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