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Starting the Engine
(Continued)
Ope
ra
tion Guid
e
High Air Temperature 35°C (95°F)
or above :
!
?
a
Do not use the choke.
!
b
Using the start button
With the throttle slightly open, 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 slightly open, operate the
kickstarter. Kick from the top of the stroke
through to the bottom with a rapid,
continuous motion.
Low Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) or
below :
!
?
a
Follow steps 1- 6 under “Normal Air
Temperature.”
!a
!
b
Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle slightly.
!
c
Continue warming up the engine until it runs
smoothly and responds to the throttle when
the choke lever is at fully OFF.
If the engine does not start:
!
a
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
!
b
Push the choke lever down all the way to fully
OFF.
!
c
Open the throttle fully.
!
d
Crank the engine several times with the
kickstarter.
!
e
Follow steps 1-2 under “High Air
Temperature.”
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