Honda GX240 Owner's Manual page 21

ELECTRIC STARTER (QAE2 type):
Turn the key to the START position,
and hold it there until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key, and wait a t
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
key, allowing it to return to the
ON
position.
ENGINE SWITCH
(QAE2 type)
6. If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start
the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms
up.
CHOKE LEVER
I
18