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Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engine
3. VX-C:Push the start switch “1” (green button).
Do not squeeze the throttle lever. Otherwise, the engine will not start.
The engine is connected directly to the drive unit, so be prepared for forward thrust
when the engine starts. Apply only enough throttle to keep the engine running.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Push the engine start/stop switch “1” (red button).
(Do not squeeze either the throttle lever or RiDE lever. Otherwise, the engine will not
start.)
4. Release the start switch as soon as the engine starts to run.
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Exercise 2: Starting and stopping engine
Drill 2: Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle lever and let the engine slow to idle.
2. VX-C: Push the engine stop switch “1” (red button).
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Push the engine start/stop switch “1” (red button).
The ignition circuit opens and stops the engine immediately.
3. Practice pulling the engine shut-off cord to remo ve the clip from the engine shut-off switch.
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