Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 - Manual (Page 40)

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CONTROLS
Recoil Starter
If the battery has been drained
or damaged and cannot start
the engine, use of the recoil
starter (1) will allow vehicle
operation until repairs can be
made. The recoil starter is
located on the right side of the
machine.
1. Position the vehicle on a
level surface. Lock the
parking brake.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
3. Make sure the engine stop switch is set to RUN and the main key
switch is in the ON position.
NOTE: If the engine is cold, use the choke as outlined on page 46.
4. Grasp the recoil starter rope handle (2) firmly and pull slowly so
you can feel the engine strokes.
NOTE: Every other stroke will be a “compression stroke” and will
make the rope harder to pull. When a compression stroke is
found, continue pulling the rope just until the engine rolls past
the stroke, then stop pulling immediately.
5. Allow the recoil rope to rewind into the recoil assembly, then pull
the rope abruptly and forcefully to start the engine.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 if necessary.
CAUTION
Extending the recoil starter rope until it stops can cause damage
to the recoil assembly. Do not extend the starter rope so far that
it stops.
If the starter rope handle is not seated properly, water may enter
the recoil housing and damage components. Make sure the
handle is fully seated on the recoil housing, especially when
traveling in wet areas.