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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
Starting a Cold Engine (Manual Start)
Do not depress the throttle until
the engine starts.
1. Turn the fuel valve on. See
page 29.
2. Turn the key to the ON
position.
3. Pull the engine stop switch
up to the RUN position.
4. Flip the choke toggle to
FULL ON.
5. Grasp the recoil rope han-
dle and pull slowly until
the recoil engages; then
pull abruptly.
6. Repeat as needed until the engine starts.
7. 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.
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 Before Starting the Engine
beginning on page 63.
WARNING
Don't pull the starter rope to the fully extended position and don't allow it to
snap back into the housing. Damage may result.
To avoid injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the electric starter or
pull-rope starter while the engine is running.
CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS
FULL ON
HALF ON
OFF