Trouble Recovery

2.Remove the start-in-gear protection ca- ble from the starter, if equipped.

1.Start-in-gear protection cable

3.Remove the starter/flywheel cover after removing the bolt(s).

4.Prepare the engine for starting. For fur- ther information, see page 29. Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the en- gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at- tached to the engine stop switch. The main switch must be “” (on), if equipped.

ON

OFF

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5.If equipped the choke knob, pull out it when the engine is cold. After the engine starts, gradually return the choke knob to its home position as the engine warms up.

6.Insert the knotted end of the emergency starter rope into the notch in the flywheel rotor and wind the rope several turns around the flywheel clockwise.

7.Give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the engine. Repeat if neces- sary.

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