Starting; Starting The Engine - Kawasaki FR541V Manual Del Propietário

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STARTING

STARTING

Starting the Engine

DANGER
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhal-
ing carbon monoxide can cause serious
brain injury or death. DO NOT run the en-
gine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a
well-ventilated area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust may ignite combustible ma-
terials and cause a fire. Keep the area around
the exhaust outlet clear. Locate the unit so
that the exhaust outlet points toward an open
area and is located at least one meter (3.3
feet) from any obstructions.
NOTE
○
Be aware of the following in order to start the en-
gine easily in cold weather.
○
Use proper oil for expected temperature (See
"FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS" chap-
ter).
Use fresh gasoline.
STARTING
Protect the engine or the equipment from direct
exposure to weather when not in operation.
○
Follow the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
•
Before starting the engine, disconnect all possible
external loads.
Open the fuel valve (A) on the equipment.
Move throttle lever on dash to half throttle position.
Use full choke when the engine is cold, but in hot
weather or when the engine is already warm, use
half choke or leave the choke fully open.
•
Put the switch key into the engine switch.
•
Turn the switch key to the START position on the
equipment. Usually engine will start within 3 sec-
onds.
Do not run the electric starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge quickly. If the engine
does not start right away, wait 15 seconds
and try again.
○
When the engine is very warm, or when the engine
does not start immediately, DO NOT keep trying
NOTE
NOTICE
NOTE