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Operation
If the choke knob is left in the "
G
(start) position while the engine is running,
the engine will run poorly or stall.
5.
Push the starter button to start the mo-
tor. (Repeat if necessary.)
6.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the starter button to allow it to re-
turn to its original position.
7.
Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
closed position so that the engine does
not stall.
ECM00160
CAUTION:
Never push the starter button while the
G
engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
G
for more than 5 seconds. If the starter
motor is turned continuously for more
than 5 seconds, the battery will be
quickly discharged, thus making it im-
possible to start the engine. The starter
can also be damaged. If the engine will
not start after 5 seconds of cranking,
release the starter button, wait 10 sec-
onds, then crank the engine again.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
G
warmed up. For further information, see
page 35.
If the engine does not start on the first try,
G
33
"
repeat the procedure. If the engine fails to
start after 4 or 5 tries, open the throttle a
small amount (between 1/8 and 1/4) and
try again. Also if the engine is warm and
fails to start, open the throttle a same
amount and try to start the engine again. If
the engine still fails to start, see page 74.
EMU27642
Electric start / remote control models
1.
Place the remote control lever in neutral.
ZMU04880
NOTE:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents
the engine from starting except when in neu-
tral.
2.
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to
a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg. Then install the lock plate on
the other end of the lanyard into the en-
gine stop switch.
EWM00120
WARNING
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard
G
to a secure place on your clothing, or
your arm or leg while operating.
Do not attach the lanyard to clothing
G
that could tear loose. Do not route the
lanyard where it could become entan-
gled, preventing it from functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard
G
during normal operation. Loss of en-
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