Polaris Widetrak LX - Manual (Page 57)

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OPERATION
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Engine Stop Switch
Push down on the engine
stop switch to stop the
engine in an emergency.
This will ground out the
ignition and bring the
engine to a quick stop.
To restart the engine, the
switch must be pulled up
to the ON position.
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Throttle Safety Switch
The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all
pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or
valves do not return to the normal closed position. Test the throttle
safety switch system daily before operation.
Test the throttle safety switch
system daily before operation.
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Start the engine and allow it
to idle.
3. Hold the throttle lever pin
stationary by exerting pres-
sure on the pivot pin in the direction shown in the illustration.
4. Apply a slight amount of throttle. A properly functioning switch
must shut down the engine.
WARNING
Operating the snowmobile with a faulty throttle safety switch can result in
serious injury or death in the event of an accident. If the throttle safety switch
does not shut off the engine during a carburetor/throttle system malfunction,
immediately push down the engine stop switch. Do not start the engine again
until the malfunction has been corrected by your dealer.
Stop Switch