Manual starter
If the engine is cold, pull the throttle button (1) to provide a richer fuel mixture to
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the engine (throttle closed).
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drown the engine when starting a hot engine.
If the engine continues with the choke closed after starting, the engine will not perform properly
and may even shut down. Therefore, after starting the engine, return the choke knob to its starting
position.
Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel a resistance, and then pull it out quickly
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and firmly. Repeat this procedure if necessary..
After the engine is started, slowly return the choke to its starting position.
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Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position.
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WARNING:
When the engine is cold, it must be heated.
If the engine does not start on the first attempt, repeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start after 4 or 5 attempts, open the throttle a small amount (between
1/8 and 1/4), and try again.
Never turn the drive switch to the START position when the engine is already running.
HEATING THE ENGINE
After starting the engine, let it idle for 3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will decrease
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engine life. Gradually turn the choke knob to the starting position when the engine warms up.
Check for the presence of a constant flow of water from the cooling hole.
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