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Electric Start (XTR-7 Only)
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position (if
equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of
the equipment this engine powers.
3. Start the engine by activating key switch; release
as soon as engine starts.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
ȱȱśȱȱȱȱǯȱȱȱȱ
does not start, wait 30 seconds before
Ĵȱȱǯȱȱȱȱȱ
guidelines may damage or overheat the
starter motor.
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
Recoil Start
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position
ǻȱǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position (if
equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of
the equipment this engine powers.
3. Pull the starter handle straight out with a smooth,
steady motion.
NOTE: Extend the starting rope periodically and
check its condition. If the rope is frayed, have it
replaced immediately by a Kohler Authorized
Service Center.
Śǯȱ ȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
WARNING: Accidental Starts!
Before extending and checking the retractable starter rope,
remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from
starting accidentally.
Primer Bulb Start (If Equipped)
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱON position. Refer
to the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers.
řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱśśǚȱ
ǻŗřǚǼǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ
before starting. When outside temperature is
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
ęȱȱȱǯȱȱȱŗŖȱȱŗŗǯ
Primer Bulb
Figure 10. Primer Bulb.
Figure 11. Primer Bulb Quick Reference Table.
NOTE: It is important to press the CENTER of the
red primer bulb so the air hole is covered,
ensuring proper pressure.
NOTE: Pressing the primer bulb more times than
ȱȱĚȱǰȱȱ
ȱȱĜǯ
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱ
manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if
adjustable).
śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȱǯ
Manual Choke Start
ŗǯȱ ȱȱȬěȱȱȱȱON position (if
ǼǯȱȱȱȱŚǯ
Řǯȱ ȱȱȱȱȱON (refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment this
engine powers).
Śǯȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱĴȦȱȱ
to FAST/CHOKE ON position. To start a warm
engine, no choke is required.
Cold Engine: Start as follows
Outside temperature
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼȽ
Primer Choke
3 pumps ON
Outside temperature
ȱśśǚȱǻŗřǚǼ
Primer Choke
śȱ ON
Warm Engine: Do not use primer