Operation
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Driving
• Always wear the protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and
ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will
minimize the chance of injury. Do not operate the equipment if you have long
hair, loose clothing, or jewelry; all of which may get tangled in the moving parts.
Do not operate the machine barefoot or with the open sandals.
• Do not allow bystanders to come near the machine when driving.
• When the main switch is turned to [ ] (ON) position while the engine is not run-
ning, the oil pressure warning light goes on. If it does not, the light bulb may be
blown. Check the light bulb.
• Once the engine starts, the oil pressure warning light goes off. If it does not, there
may be a problem in the oil system. Stop the engine immediately and check the en-
gine.
• Avoid frequent restarting. Once the engine starts, run it for a while to charge the
battery.
• Drive the machine gently in the first week (40 to 50 hours) of operation after pur
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chase for breaking-in.
NOTE
Main Switch
Oil Pressure
Warning Lamp
5347M-0402-210E
8. Turn the main switch to [ ] (ON) position
and make sure the oil pressure warning light
turns on.
9. Turn the main switch to [ ] (start)
position to start the engine. Release
the key immediately after the engine
starts. The key automatically returns to
[ ] (ON) position. Once the engine starts,
make sure the oil pressure warning light
goes off.
10. Push back the choke knob to open the choke
valve.
11. Run the engine without load for about 5
minutes to warm up.
