Polaris Offroad Vehicle - Manual (Page 65)

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Procedure for Starting a Cold Engine
1. Place the transmission in neutral and push the vehicle to a level surface.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Turn the fuel tank valve to ON.
4. Sit on the vehicle.
“HALF”
“FULL”
“OFF”
Choke Lever Side View
5. Move the choke lever to the FULL position.
6. Turn the ignition key to ON and the engine stop switch to RUN.
7. Press the starter button.
8. Do not press the throttle while starting the engine.
9. Press starter button for five seconds. If engine does not start, release starter
button and wait five seconds; then press starter button for another five se-
conds. Repeat this procedure until engine starts.
NOTE: Do not press the throttle while starting the engine.
After the Engine Starts
1. If the engine slows or stops, use of the choke lever at its HALF position will allow
proper engine warm up.
2. Vary the engine RPM slightly with the throttle to aid in warm up until the engine
idles smoothly. Then move the choke to OFF.
CAUTION: Proper engine warm up is essential each time before driving to avoid
engine damage.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide exhaust gas is poisonous!
Always start the ATV outdoors.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area.