Polaris 2003 Universal Snowmobiles - Manual (Page 87)

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OPERATION
Starting Your Engine
Starting a Cold Engine (Electric Start)
Do not depress the throttle
until the engine starts.
1. Flip choke toggle to
“FULL ON.”
2. Pull kill switch (shut-off
switch) up to “RUN.”
3. Turn key to “START”
and crank engine.
4. After 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.”
5. WideTrak 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
1. Turn key to “ON.”
2. Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to “RUN.”
3. Grasp 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 1/4″ open), and pull the rope with
your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately release the
throttle.
CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS
Off
Half On
On
or
or
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