Kick-Start Lever
If the battery becomes too weak to start the engine, use the kick-start lever to start the engine until the battery is serviced.
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Position the vehicle on a level surface.
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Lock the parking brake.
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Place the transmission in neutral (N).
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Fold out the kick-start lever 1 on the left side of the vehicle.
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Make sure the engine stop switch and main key switch are in the ON position.
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Place your foot on the kick-start. Thrust your heel downward to crank the engine.
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If the engine is cold, use the choke as outlined on Choke.
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After the engine has started, fold the kick-start lever back into place.