Starting & Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, shift into neutral and, push the engine stop switch into the “OFF” position.
1. Push the engine stop switch into the “OFF” position.
2. Push the choke lever down to the all the way off postion.
3. Open the throttle completely.
4. Crank the engine several times using the kick starter.
5. Push the engine stop switch into the “ON” position.
6. Follow the high air temperature starting procedure.
Flooded Engine
How to Stop the Engine
Starting Procedure (cont.)
Higher Air Temperature 95 F (35 C) or above.
Lower Air Temperature 50 F (10 C) or below.
3. Once the engine starts, warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle slightly.
4. About 15 seconds after the engine starts, push the choke lever all the way down to position B
(fully off).
5. If the engine idle is unstable, open the throttle slightly. The idle will smooth out as the engine
gets warmer.
1. Do not use the choke.
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1. Follow steps 1 - 2 under normal air temperature.
2. Warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle slightly.
3. Continue warming up the engine until it idles smoothly and responds to the throttle with the
choke lever in position B (fully off).
Notice: Extended use of the choke in position A (fully on) may impair piston and cylinder wall
lubrication and damage the engine.
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. Follow
the steps below to clear a flooded engine:
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