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Operating the Engine
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3. Push the accelerator pedal down slowly.
① Speed control pedal
②＝＞③ INCREASE
③＝＞② DECREASE
1. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it
“START”.
OFF (Stop the Engine)
ON (Engine runs or headlights on)
START (Start the Engine)
IMPORTANT :
 It is not sufficient to do daily checks on dash
board only. Always conduct daily checks
carefully by referring to “DAILY CHECK“ in
“PERIODIC SERVICE” section.
4. Turn the key to “START” position and
release when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
 Because of safety devices, the engine
will not start except when the gear shift
lever is placed in the “NEUTRAL”
position and the brake is depressed.
■ Cold Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -
15℃( 5℉), the engine is very cold. If the
engine fails to start after 5 seconds, turn off
the key for 30 seconds and start again.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the
key to “OFF”.
2. Remove the key.
WARMING UP
CAUTION：
To avoid personal injury:
 Be sure to set the parking brake
during warm-up.
Be sure to set the shift lever to the
“NEUTRAL” position during warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow the
engine to warm up without applying any load.
This is to allow oil to reach every engine part.
If load applied to the engine without warming-
up, engine damage may occur.
■Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
IMPORTANT:
 Do not operate the vehicle under full load
condition until it is sufficiently warmed up.