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2.6 Warm up engine
1. After starting the engine, place the gear shift lever in neutral. For approximately the first 3 minutes
after starting, warm up the engine by operating at one fifth throttle or less. Otherwise, it will shorten
engine life.
CAUTION:
If the choke knob is left pulled out after the engine starts, the engine will stall.
In the temperatures of -5
℃
or less, leave the choke knob pulled out fully for approximately
30 seconds after starting.
2. Check for steady flow of water from the cooling water pilot hole.
CAUTION:
If water is not flowing out of the hole at all times while the engine is running, stop the
