Warning, Operation, Emergency stopping – Polaris 2003 Frontier User Manual
Page 72: Emergency starting
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OPERATION
Emergency Stopping
The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the
event of an emergency. Refer to page 68 for more information about
the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch.
SYSTEM
WHAT IT DOES
THROTTLE
CONDITION
Ignition Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Brake
Slows jackshaft
All
Engine Stop Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Throttle Safety Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Tether Switch (Option) Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Emergency Starting
Your machine is equipped with a recoil under the hood for emergency
starting.
1. Turn the key to ON.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages.
4. Slowly pull the recoil handle, rotating the engine until it becomes
harder to pull. The engine is now near top dead center.
5. Allow the rope to partially retract into the recoil (until a
comfortable stance for starting is achieved).
6. Pull the handle abruptly to start the engine.
Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will
cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition
could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in
serious injury or death.
When traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes.
Riding the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat and
result in brake failure.
WARNING