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* start engine (can do as soon as battery switch is ON above): 
** check that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
** pre-heat 10 seconds if cold starting (per [[Random Lore | engine Lore]])
** crank and start engine  (set throttle about 1/4 on, then to lowest when engine starts)
** check that cooling water is coming out with exhaust
** check whether ammeter shows charging of battery 
** idle for 5 minutes if cold starting (per [[Random Lore | engine Lore]])
** set throttle so that ammeter shows charging if it didn't while idling
** after running engine about 15 minutes
*** set upper battery switch to "1" or "2" (for house battery #1 or #2))
*** and immediately set lower battery switch OFF (the starting battery #3) (see [[Random Lore | battery Lore]])