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ENGINE STARTING
Verify oil level prior to starting.
Starting the engine with low or no oil will damage the engine.
Never start the engine in a closed place as the exhausted gas from the vehicle contains toxic
carbon monoxide.
Starting procedures
Insert key hexagon into the groove turning anti-clockwise to
“OPEN”。
Insert key into ignition, turn to “ON” position.
Make sure the transmission is in the “NEUTRAL” position.
Turn the engine stop switch to “RUN”.
Turn fuel valve to “ON”.
If you are restarting a warm engine, follow procedure for High
Air Temperature.
Normal Air Temperature : 10º -35ºC (50º -95ºF)
DO NOT OPEN CHOKE
1) Slightly open throttle
2) Start engine
Low Air Temperature : 10ºC (50ºF) or below
1) Follow Normal Air Temperature procedures 1-2.
2) After RPM’s pick up, open the choke to keep fast idle.
3) Keep warming the engine until it responds to the throttle when choke is closed.
NOTICE:
Extensive use of the choke can cause damage to the piston and cylinder wall.
Fast idling for more than 5 minutes at Normal Air Temperature can cause exhaust pipe
discoloration.
To start a cold engine:
1. Pull up the choke lever of the carburetor (to close the choke).
2. Start the engine with kick lever.
3. Slightly turn the throttle twist grip to increase the speed of the engine so as to warm up the
engine.
4. Turn the carburetor choke bar downward to fully open the choke when the engine is sufficiently
warmed up.
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