5. OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
m Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may
cause loss of consciousness and lead to death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, make sure that the transmission
release lever under the seat is in the ENGAGED position.
TRANSMISSION
LEVER RELEASE
1. Sit on the seat and check that the parking brake lever is set, the transmission
is in neutral, and the PTO lever is in the OFF (disengaged) position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the START (CHOKEI position.
NOTE: When the engine is warm or the air temperature is high, move the
throttle to SLOW.
START