Starting The Engine/Stopping The Engine - Honda EB5000X Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE/SPOPPING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the
OFF
position. The
2.Turn the fuel valve lever 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
5. Move the engine switch to the
ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
time will be required for warm up.
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NOTICE
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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.
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 fcr 2 or
3 minutes.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
In an emergency:
1, To stop the engine in an emergency, move 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 lever to the OFF position.
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