Ski-Doo MXZ X 600 RS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
Engine Starting Procedure
Procedure
1. Apply parking brake.
2. Recheck throttle control lever operation.
3. Put your helmet on.
4. Ensure that the tether cord cap is installed on the engine cut-off
switch and that the cord is attached to your clothing eyelet.
5. Ensure that the emergency engine stop switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
WARNING
Never depress throttle while starting engine.
6. Release parking brake.
NOTE: For an initial cold start, do not release parking brake. Perform
the VEHICLE WARM-UP procedure as explained below.
7. Grab rewind starter handle, pull handle slowly until a resistance is
felt, then hold handle firmly and pull vigorously to start engine.
NOTE: The maximum torque that can be transmitted to the engine
by the rewind starter is 80 N•m (59 lbf•ft). The maximum force that
can be exerted on the on the rope is 2 200 N (494.6 lbf).
Vehicle Warm-Up
Before every ride, vehicle has to be warmed up as follows.
1. Start engine as explained in ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
above.
2. Allow engine to warm up one or two minutes at idle speed.
NOTE: Engine will shut down after approximately 5 minutes of
idling.
3. Disengage parking brake.
4. Apply throttle until drive pulley engages. Drive at low speed the
first two or three minutes.
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