2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Owners Manual - Page 44

2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Manual

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OPERATION Starting the Engine The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the clutch is disengaged (clutch pedal fully depressed). NOTE: If the vehicle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See page 41. 1. If this is your first time operating the SLINGSHOT, read and understand the following sections of this manual before starting the engine Safety (pages 7-15) Starting the Engine (page 42) Shifting Gears (pages 43-44) Accelerating (page 44) Braking (page 44) 2. Perform the Pre-Ride Inspections. See page 36. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the key to the ON position. You should hear the fuel pump run momentarily as it pressurizes the fuel system. 4. Release the park brake. Starter Switch 5. Depress the clutch pedal fully to disengage the clutch. 6. Press and release the one-touch starter switch to start the engine. 7. If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator illuminates after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. Refer to either the check engine indicator information on page 23 or the low oil pressure indicator information on page 23. 8. With the brake applied, allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow to normal as the engine warms to operating temperature. 42

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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the clutch is
disengaged (clutch pedal fully depressed).
NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See
page 41.
1.
If this is your first time operating the SLINGSHOT, read and understand the following
sections of this manual before starting the engine:
2.
Perform the Pre-Ride Inspections. See page 36.
3.
Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the key to the ON position. You should hear
the fuel pump run momentarily as it pressurizes the fuel system.
4.
Release the park brake.
5.
Depress the clutch pedal fully to
disengage the clutch.
6.
Press and release the one-touch
starter switch to start the engine.
7.
If either the check engine indicator
or the low oil pressure indicator
illuminates after the engine starts,
stop the engine
immediately
. Refer
to either the check engine indicator
information on page 23 or the low
oil pressure indicator information on
page 23.
8.
With the brake applied, allow the
engine to idle. Idle speed will
gradually slow to normal as the
engine warms to operating
temperature.
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Safety (pages 7-15)
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Starting the Engine (page 42)
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Shifting Gears (pages 43-44)
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Accelerating (page 44)
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Braking (page 44)
Starter Switch