Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Starting Your Engine
Starting a Cold Engine (Electric Start)
Do not depress the throttle
until the engine starts.
1 Flip choke toggle to
“FULL ON.”
2 Pull kill switch (shut-off
switch) up to “RUN.”
3 Turn key to “START”
and crank engine.
4 After the engine starts,
release the key to “ON”
and flip the choke toggle
to “OFF.” If the engine
slows or wants to stop,
use intermittent choking
to “HALF ON.”
5 WideTrak models can also be warmed up with the transmission in
neutral and the brake engaged. This will allow the engine to warm
without engaging the drive system.
NOTE:
Don’t leave the machine in this position for more than five
minutes. Engine RPM should be at idle before shifting the transmis-
sion.
Starting a Warm Engine
1 Turn key to “ON.”
2 Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to “RUN.”
3 Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull
to start.
If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the throttle
with your left hand (no more than 1/4
″
open), and pull the rope with
your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately release the
throttle.
CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS
Off
Half On
On
or
or
or