PowerTec 40Hp Owner's Manual page 32

Functioning
Turn the main switch to "" (start),
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
4.Turn the main switch to " " (on).
Turn the main switch to "" (start),
and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Immediately after the engine starts, re-
lease the main switch and allow it to re-
turn to " " (on).
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Never turn the main switch to ""
(start) while the engine is running.
Do not keep the starter motor turning
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,
return the main switch to " " (on), wait
10 seconds, then crank the engine
again.
NOTE
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 33.
If the engine is warm and fails to start,
open the throttle slightly and try to start the
engine again. If the engine still fails to
start, see page 64.