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BASIC PROCEDURES
Engine Starting Procedure
Procedure
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Recheck throttle control lever operation.
3. Put your helmet on.
4. Ensure that the tether cord cap (D.E.S.S. key) is in-
stalled on the engine cut-off switch ( D.E.S.S. post) and
that the cord is attached to your clothing eyelet.
5. Ensure that the emergency engine stop switch is in the
ON position (up).
WARNING
Never depress throttle while starting engine.
6. Release parking brake.
Note: For an initial cold start, do not release parking brake.
Perform the VEHICLE WARM-UP procedure.
Depress the START/RER button to engage the electric starter
and start the engine. Release button immediately when engine
has started.
NOTICE Do not engage electric starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. A rest period should be observed between
the cranking cycles to allow electric starter to cool down.
Emergency Starting
The engine can be started with the emergency starter rope
supplied in the storage compartment, see CONTROLS, IN-
STRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT.
Remove the drive belt guard, see CONTROLS, INSTRU-
MENTS AND EQUIPMENT.
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