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ESG40100
OPERATION
ESS40201
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
•
Be sure to check “SAFETY INFORMATION” care-
fully before starting the engine.
•
Be sure the parking brake is applied.
NOTE:
Be sure the engine stop switch is in the “ON” position.
1. Fully open the starter lever (choke).
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Starter lever (choke)
2
Fully open (cold engine starting)
3
Half-open (warm engine up)
4
Close (warm engine starting)
NOTE:
The starter lever (choke) is not required when the engine
is warm. Put the starter lever in the “Close” position.
Manual Starting Model (PZ500/PZ500ML)
2. Turn the main switch to the “ON” or “WARMER” posi-
tion.
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“ON”
2
“WARMER”
3. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged, then
pull it briskly. After the engine starts, put the starter lever
(choke) in the “Half-open” position. Warm up the engine
until it does not run roughly or begin to stall when the
starter lever is returned to the “Close” position.
Electric Starting Model (VT500XL)
2. Turn the main switch to the “START” position.
After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in
the “Half-open” position. Warm up the engine until it
does not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter
lever is returned to the “Close” position.
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“START”
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