Procedure (Cont'd)
Manual Starting
• Grab manual starter handle, pull handle slowly until a resistance
is felt, then hold handle firmly and pull vigorously to start engine.
Electric Starting (if so equipped)
WARNING
Never depress throttle while starting engine.
CAUTION: Do not use electric starter for more than 10 seconds.
A rest period should be observed between the cranking cycles to
let electric starter cool down. Using electric starter when engine
has started could damage electric starter mechanism.
Fan Cooled Models
• Turn key clockwise until starter engages.
• Release key immediately when engine has started.
NOTE: If for any reason, the engine cannot be cranked electrically,
leave ignition key to ON position and start engine manually using the
rewind starter.
Liquid Cooled Models
• Depressing the START/RER button will engage the electric starter
and start the engine.
• Releasebuttonimmediatelywhenenginehasstarted.
NOTE: If for any reason, the engine cannot be cranked electrically,
start engine manually using the rewind starter.
Vehicle Warm-Up
Before every ride, vehicle has to be warmed up as follows.
Snowmobile must be securely supported by the rear bumper using
a wide-base snowmobile mechanical stand. Track must be 100 mm
(4 in) off the ground.
Attach tether cord to operator's clothing eyelet.
Start engine and allow it to warm up two or three minutes at idle
speed.
Release parking brake.
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