Full Product Manual

Operating the Engine
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5. Turn the key to the “START” position and
release when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
 Because of safety devices, the engine will
not start except when the gear shift lever
is placed in the “NEUTRAL” position and
the brake is depressed.
■ Cold Starting
When the ambient temperature is below -
15℃( 5℉), the engine is very cold. If the
engine fails to start after 5 seconds, turn
off the key for 30 seconds and start again.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. After slowing the engine to idle, turn the key
to “OFF”.
2. Remove the key.
WARMING UP
CAUTION：
To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to set the parking brake during
warm-up.

Be sure to set the shift lever to the
“NEUTRAL” position during warm-up.
For 5 minutes after engine start-up, allow the
engine to warm up without applying any load. This
is to allow oil to reach every engine part. If load
applied to the engine without warming-up, troubles
engine damage may occur.
■Warm-Up Transmission Oil in the Low
Temperature Range
IMPORTANT:
 Do not operate the vehicle under full load until
it is sufficiently warmed up.