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OPERATION
3. Align the engine start symbol
‘‘ ’’ on the tiller handle with the
pointer ‘‘ ’’ on the throttle grip.
4. Turn the ignition switch key to the
ON position; the buzzer will sound
twice.
5. Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
If the engine fails to start within 5
seconds, release the key and wait at
least 10 seconds before operating
the starter again.
• Using the electric starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
• Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine is running can damage the
starter motor and flywheel.
Also, as the engine warms up, the
throttle grip can be turned to the
SLOW position without stalling.
START
POSITION
POINTER
THROTTLE GRIP
ON
START
IGNITION SWITCH KEY
OFF
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