Operation
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3.
Place the throttle grip in the “
”
(start) position. After the engine starts,
return the throttle to the fully closed po-
sition.
4.
Push the starter button to start the en-
gine.
5.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the starter button and allow it to re-
turn to its original position.
CAUTION:
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●
Never push the starter button while the
engine is running.
●
Do not keep the starter motor turning
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
release the starter button, wait 10 sec-
onds, then crank the engine again.
NOTE:
●
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 35.
●
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 74.
6.
Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
closed position.
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Electric start and remote control models
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
NOTE:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
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