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Operation, Starting the engine – Polaris Sportsman 9921837 User Manual

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine

NOTICE: Operating the vehicle immediately after starting could cause engine

damage. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before

operating.

1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Place the transmission in PARK

(or neutral).

3. Sit on the vehicle.
4. Apply the brakes.

5. Move the engine stop switch to

RUN.

6. Do not press the throttle while

starting the engine.

7. Turn the ignition key past the PARKING

LIGHTS ON position to engage the

starter. Activate the starter for a maxi-

mum of five seconds, releasing the key

when the engine starts.

8. If the engine does not start, release the

starter and wait five seconds.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the engine

starts.