Run-In; Cold Starting - Cushman refresher fs4 Owner's Manual

Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Maintain a safe speed when driving downhill. Use the service brake to control speed when
traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of vehi-
cle control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle operation, the
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity.
Pressing accelerator pedal will release foot operated park brake and may cause inadver-
tent vehicle movement. Turn the key to the 'OFF' position whenever the vehicle is parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the
park brake, move direction selector to forward position, turn key to 'OFF' position and
remove it from switch.
Make sure direction selector is in correct position before attempting to start vehicle.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop before shifting direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion (coast).
Check area behind vehicle before operating in reverse.
All occupants must remain seated while vehicle is moving. Keep entire body inside vehicle
and hold on while vehicle is in motion.

Run-In

Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in shipment from the factory. Avoid full throttle starts and rapid
acceleration until the engine has achieved operating temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in, oil con-
sumption should gradually decrease until the rate of consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the MAINTENANCE section. Add oil if necessary.

Cold Starting

Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke. Press the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or until the
starter just begins to operate. Pull choke out if required. Accelerate slowly and push choke in completely when engine
runs smoothly.
Do not allow starter to operate continuously for more than 10 seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting
attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch to 'off', engage park brake and
If the vehicle had been running and the engine will not start within 10 seconds, use the choke to help start.
following warnings must be observed:
determine cause of problem.
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