Engine Stop Switch; Emergency Stopping - Polaris 440 IQ Owner's Manual

OPERATION
n Engine Stop Switch
Push down on the engine stop
switch (1) to stop the engine in an
emergency. To restart the engine,
pull the switch up to the ON
position.

Emergency Stopping

The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the
event of an emergency. Refer to page 56 for more information about
the engine stop switch.
SYSTEM
Brake
Choke

Engine Stop Switch

Tether Switch
WARNING
Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will
cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition
could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in serious
injury or death.
When traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes.
Riding the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat and
result in brake failure.
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WHAT IT DOES
Slows jackshaft
Floods engine
Interrupts ignition circuit
Interrupts ignition circuit
1
THROTTLE
CONDITION
All
Half throttle or less
All
All