Polaris 2002 Snowmobile Owner's Manual page 76

OPERATION
Starting Your Engine
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 Check Before Starting the Engine beginning on page 66.
Starting a Cold Engine (Manual Start)
Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.
1 Turn key to "ON."
2 Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to "RUN."
3 Flip choke toggle to "FULL ON."
4 Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until recoil engages; then pull to
start.
Don't pull the starter rope to full extended position or allow it to
snap back into the housing. Damage may result.
5 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.
To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate
the electric starter or pull-rope starter while the engine is
running.
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