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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General
Engine can be started in any gear
(from 1 to 5).
Transmission lever must be on PARK
or NEUTRAL to allow engine starting.
For your convenience, an override
mode allows to start the engine with
the transmission lever in any position.
Press and hold any brake lever while
pressing the start button.
Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON.
Move the choke lever to position 2
and start the engine.
1. Position 2
NOTE:
In severe cold weather, colder
than - 20°C (- 4°F) you may need to
turn the choke on and off a couple of
times to position 1 once engine is
started. Overusing choke may flood
engine and make it hard to start. Refer
to SPECIAL PROCEDURES if it oc-
curs.
1. Position 1
Press start/stop button and hold until
engine starts.
Release start/stop button immediately
when engine has started.
CAUTION:
Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds. A rest
period should be observed between
the cranking cycles to let starter cool
down. Pay attention not to dis-
charge battery.
As soon as the engine starts, move
the lever to position 1. After a few
seconds, move the choke lever to
OFF and release brakes.
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine as explained above
but without any choke. If the engine
will not start after two 5-second at-
tempts with the electric starter, move
choke lever to position 1. Start the en-
gine without activating the throttle le-
ver. As soon as the engine starts,
move the choke lever to OFF.
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WARNING
Do not apply throttle while start-
ing.
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