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.