How to Start a Honda Lawnmower

Manual Starting

• 1

  Release the blade control and drive clutch levers to prevent the blades from turning and the mower from rolling when starting the engine.

• 2

  Move the throttle lever to the choke position to warm up the engine.

• 3

  Place your foot on the mower's deck step to help you gain balance while using your hand to get a firm grip on the mower's starter cord.

• 4

  Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull hard to start the engine. Repeating this step a few times before the engine starts may be necessary.

• 5

  Wait 3 minutes for the engine to warm up and then move the throttle lever away from the choke position.

• 6

  Set the throttle at fast to mow or slow to idle.

Automatic Starting

• 7

  Release the blade control and drive clutch levers to prevent the blades from turning and the mower from moving.

• 8

  Warm up the engine by moving the throttle lever to the choke position.

• 9

  Turn the engine switch to the start position and hold it there until the engine starts. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, release the switch, wait 10 seconds and try again.

• 10

  Allow the engine to warm up for 3 minutes and move the throttle lever away from the choke position.

• 11

  Set the throttle at fast to mow or slow to idle.