To remove the air from the
transmission
CAUTION:
freewheel lever when the engine is in
operation.
To keep high performance, remove the air in the
transmission before you operate the product for the first
time.
If you replace the transmission, remove the air in the
new transmission before you operate the product.
1. Park the product on a level surface that is clear and
open.
2. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
3. Put the freewheel control in the disengaged position.
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4. Start the engine. When the engine has started,
move the throttle control to the slow position and
disengage the parking brake.
Problem
The engine does not start.
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Do not engage or disengage
Troubleshooting
Cause
There is no fuel in the fuel tank.
The throttle control is not in the cor-
rect position.
The spark plug is damaged.
The air filter is dirty.
The fuel filter is clogged.
There is water in the fuel.
The wires are loose or damaged.
The engine valves are not adjusted
correctly.
The engine is flooded.
The fuel in the fuel tank is bad.
5. Do the steps that follow 3 times.
Note:
During this procedure, there can be
movement of the drive wheels.
a) Push the forward drive pedal to the full forward
position and keep it pushed down for 5 seconds
before you release it.
b) Push the reverse drive pedal to the full reverse
position and keep it pushed down for 5 seconds
before you release it.
6. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
7. Put the freewheel control in the engaged position.
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8. Sit in the seat and start the engine. When the engine
has started, move the throttle control to the half
speed position.
9. Disengage the parking brake.
10. Operate the product forward for approximately 5
ft (1.5 m) then rearward for 5 ft (1.5 m). Do this
procedure 3 times.
Action
Fill the fuel tank.
Refer to the start instructions.
Replace the spark plug.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Remove all fuel from the fuel tank
and the carburetor. Fill the fuel tank
with new fuel and replace the fuel fil-
ter.
Do a check of all wires.
Speak to an approved service agent.
Wait 2–3 minutes before you try to
start the engine again.
Replace the fuel in the fuel tank.
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