Operation, Safe operating precautions, Starting the engine – HONDA GX270 User Manual
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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
STARTING THE ENGINE
ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES
EXCEPT ELECTRIC
STARTER TYPES
ENGLISH
OFF
O
O
N
N
M
M
A
A
X
X
.
.
1/3 POSITION
THROTTLE LEVER
ENGINE SWITCH
ON
M
M
I
I
N
N
.
.
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
CLOSED
CLOSED
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
ENGINE SWITCH
ENGINE SWITCH
FUEL VALVE LEVER
O
O
N
N
C
C
L
L
O
O
S
S
E
E
D
D
CHOKE LEVER
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
M
M
I
I
N
N
.
.
CHOKE ROD (applicable types)
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Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
SAFETY INFORMATION section on page
and the
BEFORE
OPERATION CHECKS on page
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.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever or choke rod
(applicable types) to the CLOSED position.
Move the throttle lever away from the MIN. position, about 1/3
of the way toward the MAX. position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted choke control
rather than the engine-mounted choke lever shown here. Refer
to the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever or choke rod in
the OPEN position.
Some engine applications use a remote-mounted throttle control
rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown here. Refer to
the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
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