Arctic Cat 2010 Crossfire 600, Operator'S Manual, Page: 23 / 60

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
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NOTE: When a warm engine is
being started, the throttle control
lever may have to be compressed
slightly.
6. On manual start models, pull the
recoil handle slowly until resis-
tance is felt; then give a short
quick pull. Repeat until the engine
starts.
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NOTE: On large-displacement
engines in extremely cold weather,
pull the recoil handle slowly two to
three times to begin the starting
procedure.
7. When the engine starts, allow it to
warm up properly. Idle the engine
several minutes until the engine
has reached normal operating tem-
perature. Do not idle the engine for
excessively long periods of time.
8. Flooding — If the engine does not
start but seems ready to start,
engage the brake lever lock; then
compress the throttle control lever
fully and try to start the engine.
When the engine starts, release the
throttle control lever immediately.
After the warm-up, release the
brake lever lock.
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NOTE: If the engine fails to start
during the attempt with the throttle
control lever compressed, remove
the spark plugs and clean and dry
them thoroughly or install a new
set of properly gapped, recom-
mended spark plugs.
9. To shut off the engine, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position or
push the emergency stop switch to
the DOWN position.
BRAKING
The following items are items that the
operator must be familiar with when
operating this snowmobile and its
hydraulic brake system. Important
additional information on the proper
maintenance of the brake system is
found in the maintenance section of
this manual.
1. Use the brakes wisely. Each time
the brakes are applied in all
hydraulic brake systems (including
automotive applications), heat is
transferred to the brake fluid. The
amount of heat transferred during
high speed stops and/or repetitive
use may be high enough to boil the
brake fluid and cause the brakes to
either fade or may cause an unex-
pected loss of brakes.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the recoil
starter, DO NOT pull the recoil rope
to its limit or release the recoil han-
dle from an extended position.
Allow the rope to rewind slowly.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that the
engine is properly warmed up
before subjecting the engine to
high speed operation or heavy
loads.
The engine should be
allowed to idle at least 3-4 minutes
before it is operated at more than
1/2 throttle. In extremely cold con-
ditions, the warm-up time will be
longer. Cold seizure and piston
scuffing
caused by insufficient
warm-up will not be covered by
warranty. Also, do not idle the
engine for excessively long peri-
ods of time.