2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 61
2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles 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 53. Starting a Cold Engine (Manual Start) Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts. 1. Turn key to ON. 2. Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN. 3. Flip choke toggle to FULL ON. 4. Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull abruptly to start the engine. CAUTION Don't pull the starter rope to full extended position or allow it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result. To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the electric starter or pull-rope starter while the engine is running. 5. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the HALF ON position. 58