Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
� Clear the area of all persons.
�
Sound horn to alert everyone around
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the starter
motor for more than 15 consecutive
seconds. If the engine fails to start, wait
for 30 seconds to protect the battery,
and then try again to start the engine.
Normal Starting
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2. Turn the key to the START position and
start the engine.
3. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
4. Check that the warning lamps are off.
5. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to page 63 “Warming Up the
Engine”.
Starting in Cold Weather
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2. Turn the key to the PREHEAT position
and hold it there while the glow lamp is lit
(about 5 seconds).
3. After the glow lamp turns off, then turn
it to the START position and start the
engine.
4. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
5. Check that the warning lamps are off.
6. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to page 63 “Warming Up the
Engine”.
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