Ski-Doo 1997 Snowmobile - Manual Starting; Electric Starting (some Models Only); Emergency Starting

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Warm Engine Starting
Start the engine without any choke. If the engine will not start after
two pulls of the rope or two 5 second attempts with the electric
starter move choke lever to position 1. Start the engine without acti-
vating the throttle lever. As soon as the engine starts move the
choke lever to OFF.
Manual Starting
Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn to ON position.
Grasp manual starter handle firmly and crank engine.
Electric Starting (some models only)
Insert key in ignition switch.
Turn key clockwise until starter engages.
Release key immediately when engine has started.
NOTE : If for some reason, the snowmobile cannot be started
electrically, place ignition key to ON position and start engine
manually.
Emergency Starting
The engine can be started with the emergency starter rope supplied
with the tool kit.
Remove belt guard.
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WARNING
Do not apply throttle while starting.
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WARNING
Do not wind starting rope around your hand. Hold rope by
the handle only. Do not start the snowmobile by the drive
pulley unless it is a true emergency situation. Have the snow-
mobile repaired as soon as possible.
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