OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS STARTING ENGINE 0. Normal Starting 0. Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the surrounding area, then sound the horn and start the engine. Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in confined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure good ventilation. NOTICE Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more than 20 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait for at least 30 seconds before trying to start the engine again. 1. Check the safety lock lever (1) is at the LOCK position. If the safety lock lever is in the FREE position, the engine will not start. 2.
Before starting the engine, check that fuel control lever (2) is at the LOW IDLING position. 3. Pull fuel control lever (1) to the center position between LOW IDLING and HIGH IDLING. 3-43 WARNING