Polaris 440 IQ - Manual (Page 54)

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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 43.
Starting a Cold Engine
Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Flip the choke toggle to FULL ON.
4. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the 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 recoil 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.
6. Warm up the engine before operating. See page 52.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
3. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages;
then pull abruptly to start the engine.
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.