Polaris MATRIX 650 INDY VR1 129, Owner'S Manual

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MODELS WITH RECOIL START (MANUAL)
1. Position the snowmobile on flat, level ground.
2. Fill the fuel tank with minimum 2 gal (7.6 L) of fuel.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap, verify the Engine Stop Switch is reset, and turn the
ignition key to START.
4. Position yourself on the left-side of the snowmobile and grip the handlebars
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.
5. Carefully lift / rotate the snowmobile by pulling the handlebars toward you.
The snowmobile should be resting on the left ski at an upward 30-45 degree
upward angle
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.
NOTICE
If needed, ask an assistant to help steady the snowmobile in this position by
standing on the right side of the vehicle with their body braced against the
console and seat.
6. At this point, either the rider or assistant can pull on the recoil rope
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to
purge the fuel pump sock of trapped air.
7. Continue pulling on the recoil rope until the trapped air is purged from the
system, the pump is primed, and the engine starts.
8. After the engine starts and runs for a few seconds, carefully lower the right
ski back onto the ground.
9. Turn off the engine and continue to re-fill the snowmobile.
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