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Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV User Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedure for Starting a Cold Engine

NOTE: (A) - top view of the choke lever; (B) - choke button

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1. Place the transmission in neutral and reset the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel tank valve to ON.
3. Sit on the vehicle.
4. Move the choke to the FULL (1) position.
5. Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
6. Turn the ignition key to ON and press the starter button.
7. On models with a push/pull choke, the choke is on “FULL” when

the knob is pulled out all the way. The choke is “OFF” when the

knob is pushed in. This is a variable choke and can be adjusted

gradually, depending on how much choke is needed for

starting.

Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Carbon monox-

ide exhaust gas is poisonous and can cause severe injury

or death. Always start engines outdoors.

You must allow your vehicle adequate warm up time before

operating or engine damage could result.