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5.
Insert the knotted end of the emergency
starter rope into the notch in the flywheel
rotor and wind the rope around the fly-
wheel clockwise.
6.
Pull the rope slowly until resistance is
felt.
7.
Remove the rope from the flywheel tem-
porarily.
8.
Rewind the rope around the flywheel ap-
proximately 3/4 of a turn clockwise.
9.
Give a strong pull straight out to crank
and start the engine. Repeat if neces-
sary.
EMU29670
Engine fails to operate
EMU29691
Ignition system malfunction
If the battery voltage is low or in the unlikely
event of an ignition system malfunction, the
engine speed may become erratic or the en-
gine may stop. In such a situation, follow the
procedure below.
1.
Remove the CDI unit cover or electrical
cover, if equipped.
2.
Disconnect the yellow cord (emergency
circuit) of the CDI unit to return to port.
WARNING
EWM00350
When the yellow cord is disconnected,
the idle and low speeds are slightly high-
er than normal. Use care when starting off
or stopping.
CAUTION:
ECM00380
Follow this procedure only in an emer-
gency and just long enough to return to
port for repairs.
OFF
ON
ZMU01880
ZMU04251
1. Yellow cord
ZMU04252
1
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