Yanmar L48N Operation Manual page 50

ENGINE OPERATION
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Figure 4
Start The Engine
CAUTION
Tips while starting engine with recoil
starter (See Start The Engine on
page 11.):
• Pulling out the recoil starter handle
too hard or fast will damage the
equipment.
• ALWAYS pull recoil starter handle all
the way out or the engine will not start.
• NEVER allow the recoil starter handle
to snap back against the engine.
Return the handle to the starting
position gently to prevent damage to
the recoil starter.
CAUTION
NEVER use an engine starting aid such
as ether. Engine damage will result.
1. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Figure, (1)).
2. Pull the handle out slowly until you feel strong
resistance.
3. Slowly return the recoil starter handle to the
initial position.
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4. Push the decompression lever (Figure 8, (1))
down and release it. The decompression
lever will automatically return to the original
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position when the engine starts. Some L-N
model engines have an automatic, internal
compression release mechanism and do not
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have the external compression release lever.
Refer to the specific instructions for your
driven machine.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Figure, (1)).
6. Pull the handle all the way out with a strong
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and even motion. Use two hands if necessary.
7. Slowly return the recoil starter handle to the
initial position.
8. If the engine does not start, repeat the Start
The Engine procedure from Step 1.
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