Ski-Doo MX Z X 600 RS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 36 / 127

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
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TYPICAL — RELEASE MECHANISM
Step 1: Squeeze brake lever
5) Engine Cut-off Switch
General
When the tether cord cap is removed,
it shuts the engine off preventing
snowmobile to runaway if the oper-
ator falls off the vehicle accidently.
WARNING
Always remove the tether cord cap
when vehicle is not in operation in
order to prevent accidental engine
starting, to avoid unauthorized use
by children or others or theft.
Operation
Attach tether cord eyelet to clothing,
then snap cap over post before starting
engine.
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TYPICAL
1. Snap over post
2. Attach to clothing
If emergency engine shut off is re-
quired, pull tether cord cap from post
completely.
6) Emergency Engine
Stop Switch
The emergency engine stop switch is
located on the RH side of handlebar.
To stop the engine in an emergency,
select OFF position (down or up) and
simultaneously apply the brake.
OFF
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ON
OFF
To allow engine starting, the switch
must be in the ON position (middle po-
sition).
All operators of the snowmobile
should familiarize themselves with the
function of this device by using it sev-
eral times on first outing and whenever
stopping the engine thereafter. This
engine shut off procedure will become
a reflex and will prepare operators for
emergency situations requiring its use.
WARNING
If the switch has been used in an
emergency caused by a suspected
malfunction, the source of the mal-
function should be determined
and corrected before restarting
engine. See an authorized Ski-Doo
dealer for servicing.
7) Primer Button
Pull and push button. It is not neces-
sary when engine is warm.
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