STARTING THE ENGINE
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Normal Starting Condition Adjust the seat position for comfortable operation of the foot pedals and steering levers. Fasten the seat belt snugly and adjust it so the buckle is centered between your hips. Lower the seat bar [A].
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Put the foot pedals and steering levers in neutral (center) position (Item 1) [B].
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NEUTRAL POSITION
Set the throttle to the half throttle position (Item 2) [B]. Turn the key to the ‘‘ON’’ position. The engine and transmission warning lights must be ‘‘ON’’ when the key is on and the engine is stopped (Item 3) [B].
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Do not run the starter more than 15 seconds. When the engine starts the warning lights must go “OFF” (Item 1) [B].
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STOP THE ENGINE IF THE WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF and correct the problem.
”ON” POSITION
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Turn the key to the start position (Item 4) and release it when the engine starts (Item 5) [B].
”START” POSITION Do not engage starter for longer than 15 seconds at at time. Longer use can damage starter by overheating. Cool starter for one (1) minute between uses. I–2034–0684
4 ”RUN” POSITION
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