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Cold Engine Starting Procedure

1. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position.
2. Insert the key into the main switch and turn to the on position. At this time, observe the green neutral indicator light on the left side of the tachometer. The light will be lighted when the transmission is in the neutral position.
3. Make sure that the emergency switch is in the "ON" position.
4. Raise the choke lever to the full closed position.
5. Twist the throttle grip inward slightly and depress the starter button. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, release the starter button and allow the starter motor to rest for approximately 10 seconds before again pressing the starter button. If the engine does not start readily with the starter motor, to prevent excess battery discharge, use the kick starter pedal to start the engine. If the engine fails to start after several repeated attempts, it may have become flooded with excess fuel. To deflood the engine, turn off the main switch and lower the choke lever to the full open position, twist the throttle grip open fully and crank the engine using the kick starter pedal. This is then followed by turning the main switch to the on position and following the starting procedure outlined in steps 1 through 5. However, at this time use of the choke is not necessary.
6. After the engine starts, operate it at approximately 1,500 rpm until the engine will properly respond to the throttle when the chock is open.

Starting in Extremely Cold Weather

Prime the engine before starting by cranking several times with the kick starter pedal. The main switch or emergency switch should be turned to "OFF". The choke should be fully closed and the throttle opened. Then follow the procedure for starting a cold engine.

Warm Engine Starting Procedure

When the engine is to be re-started while it is still warm, proceed as for cold engine starting procedure. However, the use of the choke is not necessary.