OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS STOPPING THE ENGINE 3 NOTICE If the engine is stopped abruptly, service life of component parts of the engine may be considerably reduced. Hence do not stop the engine abruptly except in an emergency. If the engine has overheated, do not try to stop it abruptly but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool down gradu- ally, and then stop it. 1. Run the engine at low idling for about 5 minutes to cool down gradually. 2. Turn the key in starting switch (1) to the OFF position (A) and stop the engine. 3. Remove the key from starting switch (1). 3-83