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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the fuel valve on. See page
60.
2. Turn the key to the ON position.
3. Pull the engine stop switch up to
the RUN position.
4. If starting a cold engine, flip the
choke toggle to FULL ON. Do not
use the choke if starting a warm
engine.
NOTE:
Do not depress the throttle
until the engine starts.
5. If equipped with electric start, turn the key to START to crank the
engine. Release the key to the ON position when the engine starts.
6. If not equipped with electric start, grasp the recoil rope handle and
pull slowly until the recoil engages; then pull abruptly to crank the
engine.
7. Repeat the cranking procedure as needed until the engine starts.
8. 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 ON position.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, always refer to all safety warnings pertaining to
snowmobile operation. Never start your snowmobile without checking all
components to be sure of proper operation. See Before Starting the Engine
beginning on page 49.
WARNING
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.
To avoid injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the electric starter or
pull-rope starter while the engine is running.
CHOKE TOGGLE
POSITIONS
OFF
HALF ON
FULL ON
