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NOTE: In extremely cold weather, pull
the recoil handle slowly two to three
times to begin the starting procedure.
8. If using electric start, rotate the key to
the START position; then when the
engine starts, release the key.
NOTE: When the engine starts,
allow it to warm up properly. Idle the
engine several minutes until the
engine has reached normal operating
temperature. Do not idle the engine
for excessively long periods of time.
9. There is a “cold drive-away” function
incorporated within the engine. This
function is active until the engine
reaches operating temperature.
10. 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.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start
during the attempt with the throttle
control lever compressed, remove the
spark plug and clean and dry it thor-
oughly or install a new properly
gapped, recommended spark plug.
11. To shut off the engine, turn the igni-
tion 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 addi-
tional information on the proper mainte-
nance of the brake system is found in the
Maintenance section.
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 trans-
ferred 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
unexpected loss of brakes.
If this occurs, the brake fluid
requires a cool-down period before
the brakes will again function prop-
erly. This cool-down period will
vary depending upon the ambient air
temperature and the temperature of
the brake fluid. If loss of brakes has
occurred because of high fluid tem-
peratures, do not operate the snow-
mobile until the cool-down period
has expired and brake lever firmness
has returned.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the recoil starter,
DO NOT pull the recoil rope to its
limit or release the recoil handle from
an extended position. Allow the rope
to rewind slowly.
CAUTION
Do not continuously run the starter
for more than 5 seconds at a time.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that the engine
be properly warmed up before subject-
ing the engine to high speed operation
or heavy loads. The engine should be
allowed to idle at least 3-4 minutes
before being operated at more than 1/2
throttle. In extremely cold conditions,
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 periods of time.
