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Operation, Starting the engine, Caution – Polaris 600RR User Manual

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine

Starting a Cold Engine

Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Flip the choke toggle to FULL CHOKE.
4. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages,

then pull abruptly to start the engine.

CAUTION

Don’t pull the starter rope to full extended position or allow it to snap back

into the housing. Damage may result.
To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the recoil

pull-rope starter while the engine is running.

5. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position.

If the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the

HALF CHOKE position.

6. Warm up the engine before operating. See page 54.

Starting a Warm Engine

1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages;

then pull abruptly to start the engine.

If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the throttle

with your left hand (no more than 1/4″ open), and pull the rope with

your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately release the

throttle.

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