HONDA Honda HRB217HXA - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATION
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3. Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
4. If the CHOKE position was
used during starting, move the
throttle lever away from the
CHOKE position as soon as
the engine warms up enough
to run smoothly without use of
the choke. Set the throttle
lever at FAST to mow or at
SLOW to idle.
THROTTLE LEVER
FAST
CHOKE