a
Make sure the fuel valve is in the ON
position.
b
Turn the ignition switch to the (On)
position.
c
Shift the transmission to Neutral (
N
indicator to come on).
d
Pull the choke lever up all the way to fully
on.
e
Using the start button
With the throttle completely closed, press
the start button.
Using the kickstarter
Lightly depress the kickstarter until
resistance is felt. Then let the kickstarter
return to the top of its stroke.
With the throttle completely closed,
operate the kickstarter starting from the
top of the stroke, kick through to the
bottom with a rapid, continuous motion.
f
Immediately after the engine starts, push the
choke lever down to the halfway position.
g
Warm up the engine by opening and
closing the throttle slightly.
h
Continue warming up the engine until it runs
smoothly and responds to the throttle, when
the choke lever is at fully off.
i
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
If you cannot start the engine:
Open the throttle slightly (about 3 mm (0.1
in), without freeplay) while starting the
engine.
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About 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay
