Starting The Engine - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Starting the Engine

Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide and can
cause loss of consciousness resulting in severe injury or death.
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Operating the vehicle immediately after starting could cause
engine damage. Allow the engine to warm up for several
minutes before operating the vehicle.
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Place the transmission in neutral.
2. Lock the parking brake, sit in the driver's
seat and fasten your seat belt.
NOTE: Do not use the choke before
attempting to start the RANGER TM model.
Use the choke only if the engine does not start
on the first attempt, and then push the choke
knob in immediately when the engine starts.
3. Pull the choke knob (1) all the way out.
NOTE: Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition key to START.
5. If the engine does not start within five seconds, release the ignition
switch and wait five seconds. Turn the ignition switch to START
for another five seconds. Repeat this procedure until engine starts.
6. If the engine slows or stops, push the choke knob in half way.
7. Vary the engine RPM slightly with the throttle to aid in warm up
until the engine idles smoothly. Then push the choke completely
in.
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than five seconds
or the starter will overheat and the battery power will drop
temporarily. Wait at least five seconds between each operation of
the starter to allow it to cool and to allow battery power recovery.
Do not turn the ignition switch key to the START position while the
engine is running. Damage to the starter can result.
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