OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting the Engine
Conditions Required for Engine
Starting
1. Transmission lever must be set to
NEUTRAL.
2. Emergency engine stop switch set
to RUN position.
3. Key in ignition switch and turned to
the ON position.
4. Engine start button pressed in.
Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON position.
NOTE:
Do not forget, place the emer-
gency engine stop switch to RUN posi-
tion and apply brakes (front or rear).
In weather colder than 0°C (32°F),
place the choke lever to full choke po-
sition.
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FULL CHOKE POSITION
Press the engine start button and hold
until engine starts.
NOTICE
Do not hold the engine
start button more than 10 seconds.
A rest period should be observed
between cranking cycles to allow
starter cool down. Pay attention not
to discharge battery.
NOTE:
Throttle assist may be used
to help start the engine faster. Press
the throttle lever slightly. If too much
throttle is used, the choke system will
not be activated.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately after the engine has started.
After a few seconds, move the choke
lever from full choke position to an in-
termediate position until the optimal
engine RPM is achieved.
NOTE:
Overusing the choke may flood
the engine and make it hard to start.
Refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
if it oc-
curs.
When the engine is warm, set the
choke lever to OFF and release brakes.
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CHOKE LEVER IN THE OFF POSITION
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine as explained above
but without the choke. If the engine
does not start after two 5-second at-
tempts with the electric starter, set
the choke lever between the FULL and
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Summary of Contents for DS250
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