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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To release the emergency/parking system:
1. Pull up on the hand brake lever and press the button on
the end to release the ratchet mechanism.
3.4 THROTTLE CONTROL
Vehicle speed is controlled by the throttle twist grip. To in-
crease vehicle speed, turn the twist grip as shown in Figure
3-4. To decrease vehicle speed, release the twist grip so the
engine returns to idle.
Figure 3-4. Operation of the throttle twist grip
3.5 STARTING PROCEDURE
Never start or run the engine in a closed building or
confined area. Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odourless, col-
ourless and can cause serious personal injury or death.
The ARGO is equipped with a key operated, electric start
system. To start the vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position.
2. Apply the emergency/parking brake system.
3. Open the accelerator twist grip control 1/8 turn.
4. Turn the key to the “START” position. (See Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5. Ignition Switch.
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5
seconds or the starter may overheat. Wait 30 seconds
between each operation of the starter to let it cool and
the battery power to recover. Never attempt to restart
the engine until the engine completely stops. Always
remove key from switch when leaving vehicle unattended
or when vehicle is not in use.
5. Release the key as soon as the engine starts: the key will
automatically return to the “RUN” position.
6. Release the twist grip control and allow the engine to come
to an idle.
7. Release the parking brake only when you are ready to drive
the vehicle.
8. If the engine fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting chart
in Section 8 for corrective action.
3.6 NEUTRAL START SWITCH
If the vehicle will not start in neutral, the battery has a charge,
and the electrical connections to the neutral start are all ok,
find the two green wires labelled "override" and unplug
them from the wire harness. (Open the hood and locate them
below the fuse block.) Connect the 2 wires that are labelled
"override" together. This bypasses the neutral start switch on
the transmission. Have the problem corrected by your Argo
dealer ASAP. Connect these two wires together and start the
unit.
Make sure that the neutral start device is repaired
and reconnected at the earliest convenienc.
3.7 PRIMING PROCEDURE
If the vehicle has run out of fuel, follow the procedure below
to prime the fuel system to restart.
1. Turn the key switch to the "ON" position for one minute.
Allow the fuel pump to cycle and prime the system. Turn
the key switch "OFF".
2. Turn the key switch to the "START" position, crank and
start engine.
3. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 and 2. If the engine
does not start after two priming intervals, contact your
Kohler Engine Service Dealer for further assistance.
3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle twist grip. Let the engine speed return to
idle and turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Always
remove key from ignition switch when leaving the vehicle
unattended.