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7. When the engine starts, allow it to
warm up properly. Idle the engine
several minutes until the engine has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture. Do not idle the engine for
excessively long periods of time.
8. Flooding — If the engine does not
start but seems ready to start, engage
the brake lever lock; then compress
the throttle control lever fully and try
to start the engine. When the engine
starts, release the throttle control
lever immediately. After the warm-
up, release the brake lever lock.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start
during the attempt with the throttle
control lever compressed, remove
the spark plugs and clean and dry
them thoroughly or install a new set
of properly gapped, recommended
spark plugs.
9. To shut off the engine, turn the igni-
tion key to the OFF position or push
the emergency stop switch to the
DOWN position.
Braking
The following items are items that the
operator must be familiar with when
operating this snowmobile and its
hydraulic brake system. Important addi-
tional information on the proper mainte-
nance of the brake system is found in the
Maintenance section.
1. Use the brakes wisely. Each time the
brakes are applied in all hydraulic
brake systems (including automotive
applications), heat is transferred to
the brake fluid. The amount of heat
transferred during high speed stops
and/or repetitive use may be high
enough to boil the brake fluid and
cause the brakes to either fade or may
cause an unexpected loss of brakes.
If this occurs, the brake fluid requires
a cool-down period before the brakes
will again function properly. This
cool-down period will vary depend-
ing upon the ambient air temperature
and the temperature of the brake
fluid. If loss of brakes has occurred
because of high fluid temperatures,
do not operate the snowmobile until
the cool-down period has expired and
brake lever firmness has returned.
2. Be sure to maintain the brake fluid at
the proper level and take care not to
get any moisture in the system as
moisture in the brake fluid lowers the
boiling point. If the brake fluid is ever
boiled (by high speed stops or repeti-
tive use) or if moisture is allowed to
enter the system, it must be changed.
Never substitute or mix different types
or grades of brake fluid.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the recoil starter,
DO NOT pull the recoil rope to its
limit or release the recoil handle
from an extended position. Allow the
rope to rewind slowly.
CAUTION
It is extremely important that the
engine is properly warmed up before
subjecting the engine to high speed
operation or heavy loads. The
engine should be allowed to idle at
least 3-4 minutes before it is oper-
ated at more than 1/2 throttle. In
extremely cold conditions, the
warm-up time will be longer. Cold
seizure and piston scuffing caused
by insufficient warm-up will not be
covered by warranty. Also, do not
idle the engine for excessively long
periods of time.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
