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NOTE: On the F570 model when
the engine is being started with aid
of the choke, DO NOT COMPRESS
THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. If
the throttle control lever is com-
pressed, the engine will not start
because the gas/air mixture will be
too lean. To start a warm engine,
however, the throttle control lever
may have to be compressed slightly.
NOTE: On the CFR/F5/F6/F8 mod-
els when a cold engine is being
started, DO NOT COMPRESS THE
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. If the
throttle control lever is compressed,
the engine will not start because the
fuel/air mixture will be too lean.
NOTE: On the CFR/F5/F6/F8 mod-
els when a warm engine is being
started, the throttle control lever may
have to be compressed slightly.
7. On models with manual start, pull
the recoil handle slowly until resis-
tance is felt; then give a short quick
pull. Repeat until the engine starts.
NOTE: On large-diasplacement
engines in extremely cold weather, pull
the recoil handle slowly two to three
times to begin the starting procedure.
NOTE: On electric start models,
rotate the key to the START position;
then when the engine starts, release
the key.
8. On the F570 model when the engine
starts, allow it to warm up for
approximately 30 seconds with the
choke lever in the full-choke posi-
tion. After the 30-second warm-up,
move the choke lever to the middle
position. The choke lever should be
moved to the OFF position when
engine is warm. Slight throttle con-
trol lever compression may be nec-
essary after the engine starts and
during warm-up. Idle the engine
several minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture.
NOTE: On the CFR/F5/F6/F8 mod-
els when the engine starts, allow it to
warm up properly. Idle the engine
several minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture. Do not idle the engine for
excessively long periods of time.
9. On the Z1/Z1 Turbo models, there is
a “cold drive-away” function incor-
porated within the engine. This func-
tion is active until the engine reaches
operating temperature (see Cold
Drive-Away Function sub-section in
the General Information section).
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the recoil starter,
DO NOT pull the recoil rope to its
limit or release the recoil handle
from an extended position. Allow the
rope to rewind slowly.
CAUTION
Do not continuously run the starter
for more than 5 seconds at a time.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that the
engine is properly warmed up before
subjecting the engine to high speed
operation or heavy loads. The
engine should be allowed to idle at
least 3-4 minutes before it is oper-
ated at more than 1/2 throttle. In
extremely cold conditions, the
warm-up time will be longer. Cold
seizure and piston scuffing caused
by insufficient warm-up will not be
covered by warranty. Also, do not
idle the engine for excessively long
periods of time.