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Basic Operation & Riding
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Starting & Stopping the Engine
Low Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) or below
1.
Follow steps 1 – 2 under “Normal Air Temperature.”
2.
Warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle slightly.
3.
When the engine begins to run slightly rough, push the choke
knob down to the halfway position (B).
4.
Continue warming up the engine until it runs smoothly and
res
ponds to the throttle, then push the choke knob down all the
way to fully OFF (C).
5.
If idling is unstable, open the throttle slightly.
If the engine doesn’t start after pushing the start button several
times, use the recoil starter.
NOTICE
Extended use of the choke may impair piston and cylinder wall
lubrication and shorten the life of the engine.
Do not race the engine during the warm-up period.
Racing a cold engine wastes fuel and increases engine wear.
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than 5 minutes may
cause exhaust pipe and muffler discolorations.
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