Polaris Sportsman 9920775 - Manual (Page 45)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Recoil Starter
If the battery is too weak to
start the engine, use the recoil
starter. The recoil starter is
located on the right side of the
vehicle. Follow the starting
procedures on page 53, crank-
ing the engine with the recoil
starter instead of the main key
switch.
1. Grasp the recoil starter
rope handle tightly.
2. Pull slowly so you can feel
the engine strokes.
NOTE: Every other stroke will be a “compression stroke” and will make the
rope harder to pull. When a compression stroke is found, continue
pulling the rope just until the engine rolls past the stroke, then stop
pulling immediately.
3. Allow the recoil rope to rewind into the recoil assembly, then pull
the rope abruptly and forcefully to start the engine.
4. Repeat all steps until the engine starts.
5. Make sure the handle is fully seated on the housing.
CAUTION
Extending the recoil starter rope until it stops can cause damage to the recoil
assembly. Do not extend the starter rope so far that it stops.
If the starter rope handle is not seated properly, water may enter the recoil
housing and damage components. Make sure the handle is fully seated on
the recoil housing, especially when traveling in wet areas.
Recoil Starter
Handle