Arctic Cat S2009BCDFCOSL, Operator'S Manual

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30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10. Flooding — On carbureted models
if the engine does not start when
the choke is being used but seems
ready to start, move the choke
lever to the OFF position. Engage
the brake lever lock; then com-
press 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: Continued choking will
cause the engine to flood more.
11. Flooding — On EFI models if the
engine does not start but seems
ready to start, engage the brake
lever lock; then compress the throt-
tle 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: On EFI models except the
1100 cc models 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, rec-
ommended spark plugs.
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NOTE: On the 1100 cc models if
spark plugs must be replaced, take
the snowmobile to an authorized
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer for
inspection and service. This ser-
vice is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
12. 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
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.
! CAUTION
On the 1100 cc models, always
turn the ignition switch key to the
OFF position when the snowmo-
bile is not being used. Leaving the
ignition switch in the ON position
will result in discharging the bat-
tery and possible damage to the
battery.