Honda EU26i Owner's Manual page 24

4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull the
starter grip briskly toward the arrow as shown below.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body or the
rope will wear out prematurely.
5. Push the choke knob to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
OPEN
STARTER GRIP
CHOKE KNOB
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