Suzuki DF15A Manuel D'utilisation page 34

3. a) Recoil starter model
Firmly grasp the starter grip 1 and pull
slowly until resistance is felt. When you
feel it engage, pull the rope sharply to
start the engine. Do not release the rope
when it is pulled out. Hold the rope and
allow it to recoil slowly.
 WARNING
If the battery cables are not connected to
a battery and they contact each other
while the engine is running, it could
cause electrical system damage and
could present a fire hazard.
If you are not using a battery with an elec-
tric starter models, you must insulate the
terminal ends of the battery cables so
that they will not touch each other.
NOTICE
If you pull the starter grip while the
engine is running, the starter system can
be damaged.
Never pull the starter grip while the
engine is running.
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b) Electric starter model
Push the starter button 2.
NOTICE
If you push the starter button for more
than 5 seconds, the starter system could
be damaged.
Never push the starter button for more
than 5 seconds.
NOTICE
If you push the starter button while the
engine is running, the starter system
could be damaged.
Never push the starter button while the
engine is running.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, wait
10 seconds and try again.