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9) Ignition Switch
MANUAL START
ELECTRIC START MODELS
1. OFF
1. OFF
2. ON
2. ON
3. START
Manual Starting
Key operated, 2-position switch. To start the engine, first turn the key
to ON position, then pull rewind starter grip. To stop the engine, turn
the key to OFF position.
Electric Starting
Key operated, 3-position switch. To start engine, turn key to START
position and hold until engine has started. See illustration above.
CAUTION:
Do not use electric starter for more than 10 seconds.
A rest period should be observed between the cranking cycles to
let electric starter cool down. Using electric starter when engine
has started could damage electric starter mechanism.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Key returns to ON
position as soon as it is released.
If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key back to OFF
and wait a few seconds before restarting. To stop engine, turn the
key to OFF.
NOTE:
Engine may be manually started with rewind starter if neces-
sary.
If starter does not operate, check starting system fuse condition. Re-
fer to STARTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC POWER OUTLET FUSE.
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