ENGINE SWITCH KEY
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
4. Turn the engine 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.
• The starter motor consumes a
large amount of current. Do not
START
therefore run it continuously for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start within 5
seconds, wait at least 10 seconds
before running the starter motor
again.
• Do not turn the engine switch key
to the START position while the
engine is running.
The "Neutral Starting System"
prevents the engine from being
started unless the control lever is set
START
in the N (neutral) position even
though the engine is cranked by the
starting engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
COOLING WATER CHECK HOLE
COOLING WATER
INTAKE PORT (each side)
5. After starting, check whether the
cooling water is flowing out of the
cooling water check hole. Amount
of water flowing out of the check
hole might vary due to the
thermostat operation, but this is
normal.
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