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OPERATION
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine
IMPORTANT: Do not stop the engine
suddenly when operating with heavy loads
or at maximum speed. Doing so may cause
the engine to overheat or seize. Never
bring the engine to a sudden stop except
in the case of emergency.
1. Press the decel. button.
2. Idle the engine for about 5 minutes to
gradually let it cool.
3. Turn the key to the OFF position to stop
the engine.
Warming Up the Engine
IMPORTANT: Avoid racing the engine until
it is warmed up.
Do not warm up the engine for long
periods of time (20 minutes or more).
1. Make sure that the power mode lamp (L)
ligts, then idle the engine and run it for
about 5 minutes with no load.