Cold Weather Starting-7610

CAUTION: Avoid bodily injury. Never use starting fluid when using an electric starting aid.

Observe cautions and starting procedure. (See Starting the Engine.)

Pull hand throttle all the way back to the slow idle position.

Turn key switch (A) 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 for two to four minutes with no load.

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