Starting the Engine

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1. CAUTION: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

   Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage, even with doors or windows opened.

   Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.

   IMPORTANT: Starting fluid combusts very rapidly and can cause internal engine damage.

   Do not use any type of starting fluid in cold weather to assist starting. The engine is designed to start in cold weather conditions. See your authorized dealer for other starting aids for your machine.

   NOTE: You must depress brake pedal, or lock park brake, before you can start engine. Be sure PTO/RIO switch is off.

   Open fuel shut-off valve.

2. Lock park brake or depress brake pedal.

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   Push throttle lever (A) up to between 1/2 and fast position.

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4. Turn key to run position.

5. Check indicator lights:

   1. Oil pressure indicator light will be ON.

   2. Battery discharge indicator light will be ON.

   3. Engine preheat indicator light will come on and go out within approximately 8 seconds. If engine has been run and then cooled, the time may be less. Wait for indicator to go out before cranking engine.

6. Turn key to start position:

   1. Crank engine.

   2. If engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn key to stop position and wait 10 seconds.

   3. Crank engine again for 5 seconds.

   Repeat this procedure if necessary.

7. IMPORTANT: Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

   As soon as engine starts, release key. The key will return to run position and all indicator lights should be off. If a light does not go off, stop engine and perform appropriate service.