Procedure for communication between coil antenna and remote transmitter

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While the push button start indicator light (green) is flashing, press the top part of the remote transmitter against the center of the push button start.
NOTE:
- The coil antenna is integrated with the push button start.
Fig 1: Identifying Push Button Start Indicator Light (Green)
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