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Basic Operation & Riding
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Normal Air
Temperature.
Allowing the kickstarter to snap back f reely
against the pedal stop can damage the engine
case.
Extended use of the choke may impair piston
and cylinder wall lubrication and damage the
engine.
Normal
Air Temperature).
With the throttle slightly open, operate the
kickstarter. Kick from the top of the stroke
through to the bottom with a rapid,
continuous motion.
High Air Temperature
35°C (95°F) or above
Do not use the choke.
Low Air Temperature
10°C (50°F) or below
Follow steps
under
Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle slightly.
Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and responds to the throttle with
the choke lever ( ) OFF ( ).
Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle slightly.
About 15 seconds after the engine starts,
push the choke lever down all the way to
fully OFF ( ).
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
Start the engine (see step
under
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