Starting; Starting The Engine - Kawasaki FS481V Manual Del Propietário

Starting the Engine

DANGER
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling
carbon monoxide can cause serious brain in-
jury or death. DO NOT run the engine in en-
closed areas. Operate only in a well-
ventilated area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust may ignite combustible mate-
rials and cause a fire.
Keep the area around the exhaust outlet clear.
Locate the unit so that the exhaust outlet
points toward an open area and is located at
least one meter (3.3 feet) from any obstruc-
tions.
NOTE
○
Be aware of the following in order to start the en-
gine easily in cold weather.
○
Use proper oil for expected temperature (See
"FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS" chap-
ter).

STARTING

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Use fresh gasoline.
○
Protect the engine or the equipment from direct
exposure to weather when not in operation.
○
Follow the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
•
Before starting the engine, disconnect all possible
external loads.
•
Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment.
•
Move throttle lever on dash to half throttle posi-
tion.
•
Use full choke when the engine is cold, but in hot
weather or when the engine is already warm, use
half choke or leave the choke fully open.
[Electric Starter Model]
•
Put the key into the ignition switch.
•
Turn the key to the START position on the ignition
switch. Usually engine will start within 3 seconds.
Do not run the electric starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge quickly. If the engine does
not start right away, wait 15 seconds and try
again.
STARTING 19
NOTE
NOTICE