Starting the Engine

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Starting the Engine

OFF

HALF ON

FULL ON

NOTICE

Engaging the starter when the engine is running WILL result in serious engine damage, especially if the transmission is in reverse. Never engage the starter when the engine is running.

To start the engine, do the following:

Turn the fuel valve on.
Turn the key to the ON position
Pull the engine stop switch up to the RUN position.
If starting a cold engine, flip the choke toggle to FULL CHOKE. Do not use the choke if starting a warm engine. Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.

If equipped with electric start, turn the key to START to crank the engine. Release the key to the ON position when the engine starts.

NOTE

To avoid engine damage, do the following:

Do NOT pull the starter rope to the fully extended position
Do NOT allow starter rope to snap back into housing
Do NOT operate the electric starter or pull-rope starter while the engine is running

If not equipped with electric start, grasp starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages, then pull abruptly to crank the engine.
Repeat the cranking procedure as needed until the engine starts.
After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the HALF CHOKE position.