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CAUTION:
The
decompressor
. . provides easier starting by redu-
cing engine compression. However,
leaving decompressor engaged while
running will damage your engine. Al-
ways
disengage after engine has
started.
Auto rewind type located on right hand
side of vehicle. To engage mechanism,
pull handle.
On Elan model, to engage choke, turn
knob clockwise to ON position. To dis-
engage, turn to OFF position. On Alpi-
ne model, pull button to engage choke,
push to disengage. The choke should
always be used for easier cold engine
starts. After engine is warm however,
it is not necessary to use choke when
starting.
A push-pull button. Pull and push but-
ton (2-3 times) to activate primer. The
primer should always be used for cold
engine starts. After engine is warm
however, it is not necessary to use
primer when starting.
The tachometer registers the impulses
of magneto. Direct-reading dial indi-
cates, in thousands, the number of re-
volutions per minute (RPM) of the
engine.
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CAUTION: The tachometer is
. . protected by a fuse. If tachome-
ter stops operating, check fuse condi-
tion and if necessary, replace. The fuse
is .1 amps. Do not use a higher rated
fuse as this can cause severe dam-
age to the tachometer.
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The speedometer is linked directly to
the drive axle. Direct-reading dial indi-
cates the speed of the vehicle. Odom-
eter records the total number of dis-
tance travelled.
Attach tether cord to wrist or other
convenient location then snap tether
cut-out cap over receptacle before
starting engine.
If emergency engine "shut-off" is re-
quired completely pull cap from safety
switch and engine power will be auto-
matically shut "off".
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NOTE: The cap must be installed
on the safety switch at all times
in order to operate the vehicle.
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WARNING: If the switch is used
in an emergency situation the
source of malfunction should be de-
termined and corrected before re-
starting engine.
A 2 position, {FORWARD / REVERSE}
gear shift lever. Push up for forward
and down for reverse.
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CAUTION: Do not activate gear
. . shift lever while snowmobile is in
motion.
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NOTE: When towing a disabled
vehicle, its drive belt must be re-
moved from pulleys and the gear shift
lever positioned into forward gear.
For Elan models; unlock latches on
both sides where cab meets frame. For
Olympique and T'NT models; push
down on cab and turn cab handles to-
ward front of vehicle. On Everest mod-
els; lift both handles to disengage
latches.
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