Operation
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Starting procedure (cold engine)
(1) Place the gear shift lever in neutral.
TIP:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se-
cure place on your clothing, or your arm
or leg. Then install the clip on the other
end of the cord into the engine shut-off
switch.
(3) Place the throttle grip in the “
”
(start) position.
(4) Pull out the choke knob fully.
(5) Pull the manual starter handle slowly un-
til you feel resistance. Then give a strong
pull straight out to crank and start the en-
gine.
(6) After the engine starts, slowly return the
manual starter handle to its original posi-
tion before releasing it.
(7) Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
closed position.
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