2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Owners Manual - Page 55

2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Manual

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OPERATION Starting the Engine 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 Check Before Starting the Engine beginning on page 47. Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts. 1. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to the RUN position. 2. Turn the key to START and crank the engine. NOTE: There will be a half second delay before the starter engages to allow the ACS system to "wake up." If the engine doesn't start on the first attempt when the air temperature is below -5° F. (-20° C.), wait 15 seconds for the electrical system to recover, then attempt to start again. 3. After the engine starts, release the key to the ON position. NOTE: 52

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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
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
Check Before Starting the Engine
beginning on page 47.
Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1.
Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to the
RUN
position.
2.
Turn the key to
START
and crank the engine.
NOTE:
There will be a half second delay before the starter engages
to allow the ACS system to “wake up.”
3.
After the engine starts, release the key to the
ON
position.
NOTE:
If the engine doesn’t start on the first attempt when the air
temperature is below -5
°
F. (-20
°
C.), wait 15 seconds for the
electrical system to recover, then attempt to start again.