Starting the Engine

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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 the engine. Be sure PTO/RIO switch is off.

  1. Lock park brake or depress brake pedal.

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    X710 with standard carburetor shown


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    Remaining models with EFI engine shown

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


  3. Turn key to run position.

  4. Check indicator lights:

    • Service indicator light will be ON.
    • Oil pressure indicator light will be ON.
    • Battery discharge indicator light will be ON.

  5. NOTE: You may not need to choke a warm engine.

    Choke engine:

    • Model X710 with cold engine - Push and hold choke lever (B) all the way up.
    • All remaining models with cold engine - Push and hold throttle lever (C) all the way up.

  6. Turn key to start position:

    • Crank engine.
    • If engine does not start within 5 seconds, release choke lever or throttle lever, turn key to stop position and wait 10 seconds.
    • 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 and release choke lever or throttle lever. 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.

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