2008 Polaris RMK Shift Owners Manual - Page 66

2008 Polaris RMK Shift Manual

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n Engine Stop Switch Push down on the engine stop switch to ground out the ignition and stop the engine quickly. Pull the switch up to the RUN position to allow restarting. OPERATION Stop Switch n Throttle Safety Switch The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or valves do not return to the normal closed position. WARNING Operating the snowmobile with a faulty throttle safety switch can result in serious injury or death in the event of an accident. If the throttle safety switch does not shut off the engine during a throttle system malfunction, immediately push down the engine stop switch. Do not start the engine again until the malfunction has been corrected by your dealer. Test the throttle safety switch system daily before operation. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sit on the seat. Lock the parking brake. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Hold the throttle lever pin stationary by exerting pressure on the pivot pin in the direction shown in the illustration. 5. Apply a slight amount of throttle. A properly functioning switch must shut down the engine. 63

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OPERATION
n
Engine Stop Switch
Push down on the engine stop
switch to ground out the ignition
and stop the engine quickly. Pull
the switch up to the RUN position
to allow restarting.
n
Throttle Safety Switch
The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all
pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or
valves do not return to the normal closed position.
Test the throttle safety switch system daily before operation.
1.
Sit on the seat.
2.
Lock the parking brake.
3.
Start the engine and allow it to idle.
4.
Hold the throttle lever pin stationary by
exerting pressure on the pivot pin in
the direction shown in the illustration.
5.
Apply a slight amount of throttle. A
properly functioning switch
must
shut
down the engine.
WARNING
Operating the snowmobile with a faulty throttle safety switch can result in
serious injury or death in the event of an accident. If the throttle safety switch
does not shut off the engine during a throttle system malfunction, immedi-
ately push down the engine stop switch. Do not start the engine again until
the malfunction has been corrected by your dealer.
Stop
Switch