Polaris 600 IQ Racer, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
CAUTION! To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the
recoil pull-rope starter while the engine is running.
Starting a Cold Engine
Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Flip the choke toggle to FULL CHOKE.
4. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages,
then pull abruptly to start the engine.
NOTICE: Don't pull the starter rope to the fully extended position and don't allow
it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result.
5. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If
the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the
HALF CHOKE position.
NOTICE: Operating the vehicle immediately after cold starting could cause
engine damage. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before operating the vehicle. If cold drive-away is attempted, the
engine RPM may stumble slightly to protect the engine.
6. Warm up the engine before operating.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages;
then pull abruptly to start the engine.
4. If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the
throttle with your left hand (no more than 1/4
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open) and pull the
rope with your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately
release the throttle.