Starting The Engine - Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

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.
1. Sit in the driver's seat
and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Engage the park
brake.
3. Shift the transmission
to neutral.
4. Apply the brakes.
NOTE:
Do not use the
choke if starting a
warm engine.
Excessive use of
the choke can
cause spark plugs
to become wet
fouled.
5. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out until it stops.
6. Turn the ignition key past the ON/RUN position to START. Engage
the starter for a maximum of five seconds. Release the key when the
engine starts.
NOTE:
Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine.
7. If the engine does not start within five seconds, release the ignition
switch and wait five seconds. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the engine
starts.
NOTE:
If a warm engine has cooled to a point where it does not readily start,
intermittent use of the choke (half way out) may be necessary. If the
engine is over-choked when warm, depress the throttle pedal fully
while cranking to aid in starting. Release the throttle pedal immediately
after the engine starts. If the engine does not start and all conditions
are favorable, change the spark plug and try again.
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WARNING
FULL ON
HALF ON
OFF
Choke
Knob