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RIDING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
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STARTING THE ENGINE / Procedure for Starting a Cold Engine
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.
Push the Engine Stop Switch to
3.
Turn the ignition key to
ON.
4.
Press the Engine Starter Button
.
NOTE:
The rear brake lever must be engaged or the engine
will not start.
5.
Do not press the throttle when starting the engine.
6.
Push the Starter Button for a maximum or five seconds, releasing the Starter Button when the vehicle
starts. If engine does not start, release the Starter Button and wait five seconds then press the Starter
Button for another five seconds. Repeat this procedure until engine starts.
7.
If the engine is cold, engage the manual choke. After the engine starts, vary the engine RPM slightly
with the throttle to aid in warm-up until the engine idles smoothly. Do not make any adjustments to the
carburetor until the engine has warmed up at least five (5) minutes.
Don’t press the Starter Button when the engine is running.