Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 74)

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Recoil Starter
Recoil Starter
If the battery is weak and cannot start the engine, use of the recoil
starter located on the right side of the machine will allow vehicle
operation until repairs can be made.
Polaris 4-cycle engines are equipped with automatic decompres-
sors. This makes recoil starting possible by allowing compression
to “leak” at cranking speeds. The decompressor senses when the
engine is spinning fast enough to start and restores compression
for starting.
1. Be certain your vehicle is on a level surface and the parking
brake is set . See page 45.
2. Take the machine out of gear.
3. Grasp the recoil starter tightly and pull slightly until the starter
mechanism engages.
4. Pull the rope abruptly to start the engine.
Do not extend the starter rope so far that it stops This will
cause damage to the recoil assembly.
Make sure the manual start handle is fully seated on the
recoil housing, especially when travelling in wet areas. If it
is not sealed properly, water may enter the recoil housing
and damage components.