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4-tec models
Initial cold starting and warm engine starting
Use the electric starter.
CAUTION: 4-tec model: If the battery is empty, engine cannot be started. Charge
the battery or replace it if necessary.
Warm engine starting
Start the engine without any choke. If the engine will not start after two pulls of the
rope or two 5 second attempts with the electric starter move choke lever to posi-
tion 1. Start the engine without activating the throttle lever. As soon as the engine
starts move the choke lever to OFF.
SDI engine starting procedure
General
IMPORTANT: On SDI engine with electrical starter, if the low battery voltage
pilot lamp is on, battery would not have enough power to start the engine. In
this case, use the manual rewind starter.
IMPORTANT: On SDI engine with electrical starter, if the battery is dead,
engine cannot be started. Have the battery recharged or replaced.
Procedure
- Recheck throttle control lever operation.
- Ensure that the tether cord cap is in position and that the cord is attached to
your clothing eyelet.
- Ensure that the engine cut-out switch is in the ON position.
Manual starting
- Grab manual starter handle, pull handle slowly until a resistance is felt , then
hold handle firmly and pull vigorously to start engine.
Do not apply throttle while starting.
Electrical starting (if so equipped)
- Depressing the START/RER button will engage the electric starter and start
the engine.
- Release button immediately when engine has started.
WARNING!