Cold Weather Starting
CAUTION:
Avoid bodily injury. Never use starting fluid when starting the engine with an electric starting aid.
NOTE:
The electric starting aid is used for temperatures below 5°C (40°F).
Observe cautions and starting procedure. (See Starting the Engine.)
Pull hand throttle back to the slow idle position.
Turn key switch to the ON position. Push the key switch in and hold for 30 seconds to activate the heating element. Start engine. If engine fails to start after 5 seconds of cranking, try heating procedure again.
NOTE:
Electric starting aid will not be activated while engine is cranking.
Allow engine to idle at approximately 850 rpm, with no load for two to four minutes.
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