HONDA HRB217TDA - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (page 4) and BEFORE
OPERATION (page 11). Even if you have operated other mowers, take
time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a
safe area until you build up your skills. For your safety, avoid starting
or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage. Your
mower’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can
collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting, always release the
drive clutch lever, so the mower will
not move forward when you
operate the starter.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the
proper starting position.
COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position.
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position.
ON
FUEL
VALVE
FAST
CHOKE