Yanmar D10 Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual page 9

3. Pull out the start rope.
a) Holding the rope handle, pull the rope until you feel strong resistance and then allow
the handle to return to its initial position.
b) Push the decompression lever down. It will return automatically to its original
positionwhen the start rope is pulled again.
c) Pull out the start rope briskly holding the handle with both hands.
OPERATION
CAUTION! Do not allow the start rope handle to rapidly
return to its original position. Release it gently to avoid
damage to the starter.
CAUTION! Always pull the start rope firmly to start the
engine.
WARNING! Never use any cold-starting aids such as ether,
gasoline, paint thinner or other volatile liquid or gas.
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OPERATION
Starting The Engine
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