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starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following procedure,
regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
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If the engine does not start within 5 seconds,
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turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and wait 10 seconds before trying to start the
engine again to recover battery voltage.
Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
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damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
Make sure the engine stop switch is in the
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Shift the transmission to Neutral
comes on).
Press the start button with the throttle completely
closed. Release the start button as soon as the
engine starts.
If you cannot restart a warm engine:
Rotate the throttle 1/8 – 1/4 turn while starting the
engine.
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If the engine does not start:
Open the throttle fully and press the start button
for 5 seconds.
Repeat the normal starting procedure.
If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly if
idling is unstable.
If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds before
trying steps
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indicator
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