Operation
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3.Place the throttle grip in the “ 
” (start) position.
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4.Pull out / turn the choke knob fully. After the engine starts, replace / return the knob to the home position.
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NOTE:
●It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine.
●If the choke knob is left in the “ 
” (start) position while the engine is running,
the engine will run poorly or stall.
5.Pull the manual starter handle slowly un- til you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
6.After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original po- sition before releasing it.
7.Slowly return the throttle grip to the fully closed position.
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NOTE:
●When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. For further information, see page 25.
●If the engine does not start on the first try, repeat the procedure. If the engine fails to start after 4 or 5 tries, open the throttle a small amount (between 1/8 and 1/4) and try again. Also if the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle a same
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