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Place the choke knob in the "
4.
(start) position. After the engine starts, re-
turn the knob to the "
NOTE:
When restarting a warm engine, place the
choke knob in the "
If the choke knob is left in the "
position while the engine is running, the en-
gine will run poorly or stall.
5.
Pull the manual starter handle slowly until
you feel resistance. Then give a strong
pull straight out to start the engine. Re-
peat if necessary.
" (run) position.
" (run) position.
" (start)
"
6. After the engine starts, slowly return the
manual starter handle to the original posi-
tion before releasing it.
7.
Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully
closed position.
NOTE:
When the engine is cold, it needs to be
warmed up. For further information, see
page 16.
If the engine does not start on the first try,
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 37.
Warming up engine
Choke start models
1. After starting the engine, allow it to idle for
3 minutes to warm up. Failure to do so will
shorten engine life. Gradually return the
choke knob to its home position as the
engine warms up.
2.
Check for a steady flow of water from the
cooling water pilot hole.
Operation
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