Starting Engine in Cold Weather

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A - Ether Starting Aid Button

CAUTION: Starting fluid (ether) is highly flammable and can cause serious injury or death to you or others if it is accidentally ignited. DO NOT use near flames, sparks, or fire. Read and follow the directions on the starting fluid container.

IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, inject fluid only in small amounts and only while the engine is cranking. DO NOT depress button longer than one second at a time.

NOTE: If temperature is less than -5 °C (23 °F), it may be necessary to use ether starting aid.

Turn key to START position. As engine starts to turn over, press ether starting aid button (A). Release button after approximately 1 second.

Release key when engine starts. If engine does not start, press starting aid button for another second and continue cranking.

Do not operate starter for more than 30 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least 2 minutes before trying again.