Polaris 340 Classic - Manual (Page 59)

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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
Starting a Cold Engine (Electric Start)
Do not depress the throttle
until the engine starts.
1. Flip choke toggle to
FULL ON.
2. Pull kill switch
(shut-off switch) up
to RUN.
3. Turn key to START
and crank engine.
4. After the engine
starts, release the key
to ON and flip the
choke toggle to OFF.
If the engine slows or
wants to stop, use
intermittent choking
to HALF ON.
NOTE: WideTrak models may also be warmed up with the transmission
in neutral and the brake engaged. This will allow the engine to warm with-
out engaging the drive system. Don’t leave the machine in this position
for more than five minutes. Engine RPM must be at idle before shifting
the transmission.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Turn the key to ON.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull
to start.
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.
CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS
Off
Half On
On
or
or
or
Operating the electric starter or the recoil while the engine is
running can result in personal injury and/or engine damage. Do not
operate the electric or pull-rope starter while the engine is running.
CAUTION