Starting The Engine/Stopping The Engine - Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position, and that there
are no welding cables attached to the DC terminals. The generator may be
hard to start if a load is connected.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
3. Pull the choke rod to the CLOSE position.
4. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is in the OFF position, or more time will
be required for warm-up.
5. Move the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Pull
the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
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Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing.
7. Push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the Engine warms up.
8. If you wish to use the auto-throttle system, turn the auto-throttle switch to
the AUTO position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or 3 minutes.
Stopping the Engine
In an emergency:
1. To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the OFF
position.
In normal use:
1. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position.
2. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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