Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine - Honda GXH50 Manual Del Propietário

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the SAFETY
INFORMATION section on page 2 and the BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS on
page 3.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
For your safety, do not operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or
death.
Never run the engine in a closed, or even partly closed area.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for any safety precautions that should be observed with engine
startup, shutdown or operation.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
ON
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
CLOSED
OPEN
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
4
3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in
FUEL VALVE LEVER
ON
5. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
ENGLISH
ENGINE SWITCH
the direction of the arrow as shown below. Return the starter grip
gently.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the starter.
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms
up.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
ON
(EQUIPMENT SIDE)
Direction to pull
STARTER GRIP
ON
CLOSED