Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine - Honda GXR120 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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 partially
closed area where people may be present.
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. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve
and fuel filler cap vent are in the OPEN or ON position before
attempting to start the engine. For specific instructions on fuel
valve and fuel filler cap vent operation, refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED
position.
(Float type)
CHOKE LEVER
(Diaphragm type)
CHOKE LEVER
CLOSED
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN
position.
4
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
3. Move the throttle lever to the MIN. position. The throttle lever is
mounted on the equipment powered by this engine. Refer to the
instructions provided with that equipment for information about
your specific throttle control.
THROTTLE LEVER
(on the equipment)
4. Press the priming bulb (applicable types) repeatedly.
5. Turn the engine switch (applicable types) to the ON position.
ON
ENGLISH
MIN.
PRIMING BULB
(applicable types)
ON
ENGINE SWITCH
(applicable types)