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Operation, Starting the engine – Polaris Widetrack LX User Manual

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine

NOTICE: Engaging the starter when the engine is running WILL result in serious

engine damage, especially if the transmission is in reverse. Never

engage the starter when the engine is running.

1. Turn the fuel valve on. See

page 27.

2. Turn the key to the ON

position.

3. Pull the engine stop switch

up to the RUN position.

4. If starting a cold engine,

flip the choke toggle to

FULL CHOKE. Do not

use the choke if starting a

warm engine. Do not

depress the throttle until

the engine starts.

5. If equipped with electric start, turn the key to START to crank the

engine. Release the key to the ON position when the engine starts.

NOTICE: Don’t pull the starter rope to the fully extended position and don’t allow

it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result. To avoid engine

damage, do not operate the electric starter or pull-rope starter while

the engine is running.

6. If not equipped with electric start, grasp starter handle and pull

slowly until the recoil engages, then pull abruptly to crank the

engine.

7. Repeat the cranking procedure as needed until the engine starts.
8. 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.

CHOKE POSITIONS

OFF

HALF ON

FULL ON

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