Polaris MATRIX 650 INDY VR1 129, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE STOP SWITCH
Push down on the engine stop switch
2!
to ground out the ignition and stop the
engine quickly. Pull the switch up to the
ON position to allow restarting.
THROTTLE SAFETY SWITCH
The throttle safety switch is designed to
stop the engine whenever all pressure
is removed from the throttle lever and
the throttle cable or valves do not return
to the normal closed position.
WARNING
Operating the snowmobile with a faulty throttle safety switch can result in
serious injury or death in the event of an accident. If the throttle safety switch
does not shut off the engine during a carburetor/throttle system malfunction,
immediately push down the engine stop switch. Do not start the engine again
until the malfunction has been corrected by your dealer.
Test the throttle safety switch system daily before operation.
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Start the engine and allow it to idle.
3. Hold the throttle lever pin stationary by exerting pressure on the pivot pin in
the direction shown in the illustration.
4. Apply a slight amount of throttle. A properly functioning switch must shut
down the engine.
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