Owner's Manual

OPERATION
START
SWITCH
KEY
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3.
Turn the ignition switch key to the
START position and hold it there
until the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the
key, allowing it to return to the ON
position.
If the engine fails to start within
5
seconds, release the key and wait
at least
10
seconds before
operating the starter again.
Using the electric starter
f
or more
than
5
seconds at
a
time will
overheat the starter motor and can
damage it.
Turning the ignition switch key to
the START position while the
engine
is
running can damage the
starter motor and
f
lywheel.
N
(neutral)
CONTROL
FAST
IDLE
BUTTON
4.
Before getting under way, allow
the engine to warm up sufficiently
to ensure good performance.
Above
41°F
(5"C),
warm up the
engine for
2 or
3
minutes.
Below
41°F
(5"C),
warm up the
engine for at least
10
minutes at
2,000
rpm. Push the fast idle
button then move the control lever
forward or reverse to open the
throttle and achieve approximately
2,000
rpm.