Starting The Engine - Polaris Hawkeye 2x4 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Starting the Engine

WARNING
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. Place the transmission in
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Turn the fuel valve on.
4. Sit on the vehicle.
NOTE: If starting a warm engine, do not use the choke. Excessive
use of the choke can cause the spark plug to become wet
fouled. If the engine has cooled to a point where it does not
readily start, intermittent use of the choke (pulled half way
out) may be necessary. If the engine is over-choked when
warm, depress the throttle lever fully while cranking to aid in
starting. Release the throttle lever immediately after the
engine starts. If the engine does not start and all conditions
are favorable, change the spark plug and try again.
5. If starting a cold engine, pull the
choke knob out until it stops.
NOTE: The variable choke is fully
on when the knob is pulled
completely out. The choke
is off when the knob is
pushed completely in. The
choke can be adjusted
gradually, depending on
how much choke is needed
for starting. Be sure the
choke is off during operation, as excess fuel washing into the
engine oil will increase wear on engine components.
6. Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
NOTE: Do not press the throttle while starting the engine.
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neutral.