Lynx RaveTM 600, Operator'S Manual

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16) Rewind Starter Handle
Auto-rewind type located on right
hand side of snowmobile. To engage
mechanism, pull handle slowly until a
resistance is felt then pull vigorously.
Slowly release handle.
17) Choke Lever
See proper usage instructions in OP-
ERATING INSTRUCTIONS section.
This device features a 3-position lever
to facilitate cold start.
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2
3
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1. OFF
2. Position 2
3. Position 3
Initial Cold Starting
NOTE: Do not operate the throttle
lever with the choke lever on.
Move the choke lever to position 3 and
start the engine. As soon as the en-
gine starts, move the lever to posi-
tion 2. After a few seconds (10 sec-
onds maximum) move the choke lever
to OFF.
NOTE: In severe cold weather, colder
than - 20°C you may need to flip choke
lever from OFF to position 1 a couple
of times once engine is started.
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine without any choke.
If the engine will not start after two
pulls of the rope or two 5 second at-
tempts with the electric starter move
choke lever to position 2. Start the
engine without activating the throttle
lever. As soon as the engine starts
move the choke lever to OFF.
18) Fuel Tank Cap
Unscrew to fill up tank then fully tight-
en.
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WARNING
Always stop the engine before re-
fueling. Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive under certain conditions.
Always work in a well ventilated
area. Do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicinity.
Open cap slowly.
If a differen-
tial pressure condition is noticed
(whistling sound heard when loos-
ening fuel tank cap) have vehicle
inspected and/or repaired before
further operation.
Do not over-
fill or top off the fuel tank before
placing the vehicle in a warm area.
As temperature increases,
fuel
expands and might overflow. Al-
ways wipe off any fuel spillage
from the vehicle. Periodically ver-
ify fuel system.
NOTE: Do not sit or lean on seat when
fuel tank cap is not properly installed.
19) Heated Carburetor
Valve
The heated carburetor valve should be
closed except:
– When riding between - 5°C and 5°C
in a high relative humidity.
– When riding in deep powder snow.
– When following another snowmo-
bile in high snow conditions.
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