Starting in Cold Weather (If Equipped)

P9853-UN-20NOV00

A - RUN Position

B - Ignition Key

CAUTION: Never use ether or starting fluid when starting the engine using the cold weather starting aid. The heating coils in the device may cause such flammable materials to ignite, resulting in bodily harm or damage to machine.

1. To activate cold weather starting aid, turn key (B) to RUN position (A), push in and hold:

   • 10 or 15 seconds for temperatures above 0°C (32°F)
   • 30 seconds for temperatures below 0°C (32°F)
   
   

2. IMPORTANT: Never turn key to START position while still pressing key into switch.

   Depress clutch pedal and turn key to START position.

3. IMPORTANT: If the engine fails to start, do not operate starter for more than 30 seconds at one time. Turn key back to OFF position and wait at least two minutes before trying again, to allow starter motor to cool off.

   After engine starts, do not adjust hand throttle lever. If engine runs rough, press in on key to reactivate cold weather starting aid until engine runs smoothly.

4. Idle engine at 1200 rpm until it warms to operating temperature.