Stopping The Engine - Honda GXV340 Owner's Manual

4. Operate the starter.
RECOIL STARTER
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip gently.
S S T T A A R R
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
ELECTRIC STARTER (applicable types):
The electric starter will be connected to a remote control on the
equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment for remote control information.
Turn the engine switch key to the START position, and hold it
there until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, release the engine
switch 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 engine switch key, allowing
it to return to the ON position.
5. If the control lever was moved to the CHOKE position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the MAX. or MIN. position as the
engine warms up.
The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with that equipment for remote control
information.
CONTROL LEVER
T T E E R R G G R R I I P P
MAX.
M M I I N N . .

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine in an emergency, simply move the control
lever to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the
following procedure.
1. Move the control lever to the OFF position.
The control lever shown here will be connected to a remote
control on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with the equipment for remote control
information.
CONTROL LEVER
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
There may be a remote engine switch mounted on the
equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment for remote control information.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
O O F F F F
ENGLISH
O O F F F F
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