Operator`s manual

STARTING
PROCEDURE __________________________ _
Test throttle control lever.
Check that the emergency cut-out switch
is in the ON position.
Upper position
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Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in posi-
tion and that the cord
is attached to the
clothing.
Activate the primer (2 or 3 times).
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NOTE: The use of the primer is not
necessary when the engine is warm.
Manual Starting
Insert the key in the ignition and turn to
ON position.
Grasp manual starter handle firmly and
pull slowly until a resistance
is felt then
pull vigorously. Slowly
release the rewind
starter handle .
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WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting.
Electric Starting
.,.,. CAUTION: Never operate your
T snowmobile with the battery re-
moved
or disconnected. Since the bat-
tery reduces voltage fluctuations, op-
erating vehicle
without battery might
cause instrument or bulb failure.
Turn ignition key clockwise until starter
engages.
.,.,. CAUTION: To avoid starter over-
T heating, the cranking period should
never exceed 30 seconds and a rest pe-
riod should be observed between
the
cranking cycles to let starter cool down.
Release key immediately when engine
has started. If engine does not start on
first try,
key must be turned fully back to
OFF each time .
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WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting.
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NOTE: If for some reason the vehi-
cle
cannot be started electrically,
place ignition
key to ON position and start
engine manually.
Before Riding
Check operation of the emergency cut-
out switch, and tether switch. Restart
engine.
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WARNING: lfenginedoesnotshut-
off when applying the emergency
cut-out switch
and or when pulling the
tether cut-out
cap, stop the engine by
turning off the ignition key. Do not oper-
ate the vehicle further, see the dealer.
Allow the engine to warm before oper-
ating at full throttle.
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