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In Case of an Emergency

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

Emergency Starting

If the engine fails to start, it may be 
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. Depress the accelerator all the way and 

hold it there.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the START 

position and hold it there—for up to 10 
seconds. If the engine starts, release the 
key and accelerator immediately 
because the engine will suddenly rev 
up.

3. If the engine fails to start, crank it 

without using the accelerator—for up 
to 10 seconds.

Jump-starting is dangerous if done 
incorrectly. So follow the procedure 
carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-
starting, we strongly recommend that you 
have a competent service technician do 
the work.

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V 

and that its negative terminal is 
grounded.

Starting a Flooded Engine

Jump-Starting

Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery 
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, 
produced during normal battery 
operation, could ignite and cause the 
battery to explode. An exploding 
battery can cause serious burns and 
injuries. Keep all flames, including 
cigarettes, and sparks away from 
open battery cells.

Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one 
with a low fluid level is dangerous. It 
may rupture or explode, causing 
serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery or 
one with a low fluid level.

Use only a 12 V booster system. You 
can damage a 12 V starter, ignition 
system, and other electrical parts 
beyond repair with a 24 V power 
supply (two 12 V batteries in series or 
a 24 V motor generator set).

WARNING

CAUTION

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