Warning, Operation, Throttle lever – Polaris 2003 Frontier User Manual

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OPERATION

Throttle Lever

If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released:
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Visually inspect the throttle cable and throttle body to determine

what caused the safety switch to activate.

3. Test the throttle lever by compressing and releasing it several

times. The lever and cable must return to the idle position quickly

and completely.

4. If the throttle lever operates properly, turn the ignition switch on

and go through normal starting procedures.

5. If the engine doesn’t start, take the snowmobile to an authorized

Polaris dealer for service.

Excessive free play in the throttle cable may cause the safety switch to

activate, preventing the engine from starting. If this occurs, see your

authorized Polaris dealer for service.
If an emergency exists and it’s necessary to start the engine, the throttle

safety switch and engine stop switch may be disconnected from the

wire harness. When these switches are disconnected, the ignition key

switch must be used to shut off the engine. DO NOT continue to

operate the machine with the throttle safety switch disconnected. See

your authorized Polaris dealer for service as soon as possible.

An improperly functioning throttle lever may cause erratic machine

behavior and loss of control, which could result in serious injury or

death. If the throttle lever does not work properly, DO NOT start

the engine.

WARNING

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