8.STARTING THE ENGINE
Procedure for Starting a Cold Engine
WARNING
Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust gas is poisonous and can cause severe injury or death.
Always start engines outdoors.
CAUTION
You must allow your vehicle adequate warm up time before
operating or engine damage could result.
1. Place the transmission in neutral and reset the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel tank valve to ON.
3. Sit on the vehicle.
4. Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
5. Turn the ignition key to on, apply the brake lever and press the
starter button.
6. Do not press the throttle more than 20
%
while starting the
engine.
7.
Activate the starter for a maximum of five seconds, releasing
the button when the vehicle starts. If engine does not start,
release the starter for another five seconds. Repeat this
procedure until engine starts.
CAUTION
This ATV only equipped with an electric start system. If the
battery is under charging, the ATV will not run.
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