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2.2.2 STARTING ENGINE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT
CAUTION
• Do not keep the starter turned for more than 5 seconds. Doing so will accelerate
battery discharge.
If the engine fail to start, wait for 1 minute before retrying.
• Verify that the fuel lever of the water separator pot is in the vertical position (open)
before starting the engine.
• Make sure that the remote control transmitter is in the “OFF” position.
Start the engine as follows when it is cold.
1. Insert the key into the starter switch, turn and hold the
key in the “ON” position, and wait until the “WARM-UP
MONITOR” indicator lamp goes out.
NOTES
When the starter switch key is turned to the “ON” position,
the “WARM-UP MONITOR” indicator lamp lights up to
indicate that the engine is being warmed up.
When the engine has been warmed up, the “WARM-UP
MONITOR” indicator lamp goes out.
2. When the “WARM-UP MONITOR” lamp goes off, turn
the key to the “START” position.
3. When the engine has started, release your hand from
the key.
The key automatically returns to the “ON” position.