Operation, Warning, Caution – Polaris 600 EDGE Touring 121 User Manual

Page 67: Starting the engine

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine

WARNING

Before starting the engine, always refer to all safety warnings

pertaining to snowmobile operation. Never start your snowmobile

without checking all components to be sure of proper operation.

See Check Before Starting the Engine beginning on page 59.

Starting a Cold Engine (Manual Start)

Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1. Turn key to ON.
2. Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Flip choke toggle to FULL ON.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull

abruptly to start the engine.

CAUTION

Don’t pull the starter rope to full extended position or allow it to

snap back into the housing. Damage may result.
To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate

the electric starter or pull-rope starter while the engine is running.

5. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If

the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the

HALF ON position.

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