Operator`s manual

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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 3-3. Ignition Switch.
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5
seconds or the starter may overheat. Wait 30 seconds
between each operation of the starter to let it cool and
the battery power recover. Never attempt to restart the
engine until the engine completely stops. Always remove
key from switch when leaving vehicle unattended or when
vehicle is not in use.
5. Release the key as soon as the engine starts: the key will
automatically return to the “RUN” position.
6. Release the twist grip control and allow the engine to come
to an idle.
7. Push the choke (if equipped) in halfway after the engine
starts, and push it in all the way as the engine warms up.
Release the parking brake.
8. If the engine fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting chart
in Section 8 for corrective action.
3.5 NEUTRAL START SWITCH
If the vehicle will not start in neutral, the battery has a charge,
and the electrical connections to the neutral start are all ok,
nd the two green wires labelled "override" and unplug them
from the wire harness. (Open the hood and locate them to the
right of the fuse block.) Connect the 2 wires that are labelled
"override" together. This bypasses the neutral start switch on
the transmission. Have the problem corrected by your Argo
dealer ASAP. Connect these two wires together and start the
unit. Make sure that the neutral start device is repaired
and reconnected at the earliest convenience as an accident
may occur.
3.6 PRIMING PROCEDURE FOR HDi and AVENGER
EFI
If the vehicle has run out of fuel, follow the procedure below
to prime the fuel system to restart.
1. Turn the key switch to the "ON" position for one minute.
Allow the fuel pump to cycle and prime the system. Turn
the key switch "OFF".
2. Turn the key switch to the "START" position, crank and
start engine.
3. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 and 2. If the engine
does not start after two priming intervals, contact your
Kohler Engine Service Dealer for further assistance.
3.7 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle twist grip. Let the engine speed return to
idle and turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Always
remove key from ignition switch when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
3.8 MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE
FRONTIER models can be manually started using the recoil
starter on the Vanguard engine.
1. Turn the key to the “RUN” position.
2. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position. Engage the
hand lever holding brake, if equipped, and the emergency/
parking brakes.
3. Pull out the choke if the engine is cold.
4. Remove the engine compartment hood.
5. Grasp starter grip as illustrated and pull slowly until recoil
engages (Figure 3-4).
6. Open the accelerator twist grip control 1/8 turn, then pull
cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback
and start engine. Repeat if necessary with choke pushed
in slightly.
7. When engine starts, push choke in gradually.
8. Release the parking brake.
Figure 3-4. Recoil Starter - Vanguard Engine.
NO MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE IS
AVAILABLE FOR THE HDi OR AVENGER.