STX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (07/16/04) — PAGE 17
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STX-SERIES — INITIAL START-UP NOTE
In
cold
weather turn and hold the
ignition key counter clockwise to the
preheat position, wait until the
preheat indicator goes off before
turning the ignition key clockwise to
the start position. Two or three
preheat cycles may be necessary in
very cold weather.
Figure 10. Engine Throttle Control Lever (High)
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the (start) position. The
oil
and charge indicator lights (Figure 9) should be on.
Figure 9. Oil and Charge Indicator Lights
7. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and listen for engine to
start. Once engine has started release ignition key. Let
engine warm for a few minutes.
8. Place the
engine
throttle lever
(Figure 11)
in the
HIGH
position.
9. The engine should be running at full RPM.
10. Repeat this section a few times to get fully acquainted with
the engine starting procedure.
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