Polaris 2002 manual Starting a Cold Engine Electric Start, Starting a Warm Engine

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OPERATION

Starting Your Engine

Starting a Cold Engine (Electric Start)

Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.

1Flip choke toggle to “FULL ON.”

2Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to “RUN.”

3Turn key to “START” and crank engine.

4After the engine starts, release the key to “ON” and flip the choke toggle to “OFF.” If the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to “HALF ON.”

CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS

 

Off

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half On

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

5WideTrak models can also be warmed up with the transmission in neutral and the brake engaged. This will allow the engine to warm without engaging the drive system.

NOTE: Don’t leave the machine in this position for more than five minutes. Engine RPM should be at idle before shifting the transmis- sion.

Starting a Warm Engine

1Turn key to “ON.”

2Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to “RUN.”

3Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull to start.

If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the throttle with your left hand (no more than 1/4open), and pull the rope with your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately release the throttle.

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Polaris 2002 manual Starting a Cold Engine Electric Start, Starting a Warm Engine