Specifications

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General
Engine can be started in any gear (from
1 to 5).
Transmission lever must be on PARK
or NEUTRAL to allow engine starting.
For your convenience, an override
mode allows to start the engine with
the transmission lever in any position.
Press and hold any brake lever while
pressing the start button.
Initial Cold Starting
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON.
In severe cold weather, colder than
- 20°C (- 4°F), move the choke lever to
position 2.
1. Position 2
NOTE: When the temperature is be-
low of - 20°C (- 4°F), the primer kit in-
stallation is recommended. See an au-
thorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
Press star/stop button and hold until
engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not hold start/stop
button more than 30 seconds. A rest
period should be observed between
the cranking cycles to let starter cool
down. Pay attention not to discharge
battery.
Release start/stop button immediately
when engine has started.
After a few minutes, move the lever to
position 1.
1. Position 1
NOTE: Overusing choke may flood en-
gine and make it hard to start. Refer to
SPECIAL PROCEDURES if it occurs.
When the engine is warm, move the
choke lever to OFF and release brakes.
Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine as explained above
but without any choke. If the engine
will not start after two 5-second at-
tempts with the electric starter, move
choke lever to position 1. Start the en-
gine without activating the throttle le-
ver. After few times, move the choke
lever to OFF.
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WARNING
Do not apply throttle while starting.
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