Operating Instructions; Starting And Stopping Engine - Arctic Cat 120 Sno Pro Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING AND
STOPPING ENGINE
! WARNING
Never allow anyone to stand in
front of the snowmobile at any
time, especially when starting the
engine.
It is imperative that all safety checks
found in the accompanying Snowmo-
bile Safety Handbook be performed
before attempting to start the engine.
This snowmobile is equipped with a
recoil starter. The recoil starter handle
is located on the lower right-hand side
of the console.
 NOTE: If the recoil starter rope
should break or if the recoil starter
should malfunction,
snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for ser-
vice.
To start the engine, use the following
procedure:
1. Test the throttle lever by com-
pletely compressing and releasing
it several times. The lever MUST
return to the idle position quickly
and completely.
6. When the engine starts, push the
choke approximately half way in.
Allow a cold engine to "warm up"
for approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. Open the gas tank shut-off valve
located under the gas tank by
rotating the valve counterclock-
wise. Open the valve completely;
otherwise, it may close during
operation of the snowmobile due
to engine vibration.
3. Insert the key into the ignition
switch; then rotate the key to the
RUN position.
take the
 NOTE: Make sure the emergency
stop switch is in the ON (up) posi-
tion and the tether cap is con-
nected to the tether switch.
4. For a cold engine, pull the choke
out completely. If the engine is
warm, choking is not normally
necessary.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle
slowly until resistance is felt; then
give a short quick pull. The engine
should start; however, if the engine
does not start, repeat this step.
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To avoid
starter, DO NOT pull the recoil
starter rope to its limit or release
the recoil starter handle from an
extended position. Allow recoil
rope to rewind slowly.
The choke should be pushed in
completely after the "warm up."
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CAUTION
damaging the recoil
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