Operation

1.Place the gear shift lever in neutral.

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The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral.

2.Attach the engine shut-off cord to a se- cure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the clip on the other end of the cord into the engine shut-off switch.

3.Place the throttle grip in the “ ” (start) position. After the engine starts, return the throttle to the fully closed po- sition.

4.Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds.

5.Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch and allow it to re- turn to “” (on). NOTICE: Never turn

the main switch to “ ” (start) while the engine is running. Do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor is turned continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will be quickly discharged, thus making it impossible to start the engine. The starter can also be damaged. If the engine will not start after 5 seconds of cranking, return the main switch to “ ” (on), wait 10 seconds, then crank the engine again. [ECM00192]

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●When the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. For further information, see

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