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Shutting Off the Engine
Release throttle lever and wait until engine has returned to idle speed.
Shut off the engine using either engine cut-out switch or tether cut-
out switch.
VEHICLE WARM-UP
Before every ride, vehicle has to be warmed up as follows.
Snowmobile must be securely supported by the rear bumper using
a mechanical snowmobile stand. Track must be 100 mm (4 in) off the
ground.
Start engine and allow it to warm up two or three minutes at idle
speed.
Release parking brake.
Apply throttle until drive pulley engages. Let track rotate at low speed
for several turns. The lower the vehicle temperature is the longer
vehicle warm-up should be.
Shut-off the engine and remove the snowmobile mechanical stand.
Skis may be frozen on the ground. Grasp both skis by their loops and
lift them.
After restarting engine, the vehicle must be driven at low speed for
the first 2 or 3 minutes. After that, it may be driven up to the legal
speed limit as per normal safety practices.
WARNING
When starting the snowmobile in an emergency situation us-
ing drive pulley, do not reinstall the belt guard and return
slowly to have snowmobile repaired.
WARNING
Never leave tether cord on vehicle when not in operation.
WARNING
Make sure mechanical snowmobile stand is stable. Stay clear
of the front of vehicle and the track. Do not use too much throt-
tle during warm-up or when track is free-hanging.
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