Starting The Engine - Honda HSM1590i Manuel De L'utilisateur

STARTING THE ENGINE

6.
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure can cause loss
of consciousness and may lead to death.
Start the engine by placing the snowblower on a firm level ground.
Never hold or squeeze the drive clutch lever and auger clutch
switch when operating the starter motor; the machine will start
suddenly as the engine starts, resulting in accident or injury.
To start and stop the engine and snowblower on a sloping surface,
be sure to set the main shift lever in N (neutral) position with the
drive clutch lever released.
1. Set the main shift lever in the N (neutral) position.
MAIN SHIFT LEVER
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N (neutral)
FORWARD
FAST
SLOW
SLOW
FAST
REVERSE
N (neutral)