Starting Procedure; Starting Procedure, Emergency Starting - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Alpine 640 ER 1982 Operator's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Insert key in ignition switch.
2. Test throttle control lever.
3. Activate primer (2 to 3 times). Prim-
er is not necessary if engine is warm.
4. Ensure the tether cut-out cap is in
position and that the cord is attach-
ed to your clothing. Check that the
emergency cut -out switch is in the
middle ON position.
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5. Turn ignition key clockwise until
starter engages. If engine does not
start on first try, key must be turned
fully back to OFF each time .
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WARNING: Do not apply throttle
.... while starting.
6. Release key immediately after en-
gine has started .
. . , CAUTION: Never operate your
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snowmobile with the battery re-
moved or disconnected.
7. Check operation of emergency cut-
out switch and the tether switch .
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WARNING: If engine does not
.... shut-off when flicking the emer-
gency cut-out switch and/or by pulling
the tether cut-out cap, stop the engine
by turning OFF the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle, see your dealer.
8. Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full th rattle.
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NOTE: If for some reason, the
vehicle cannot be started electri-
cally, place ignition key to ON position
and start engine manually.
Emergency Starting
Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started with
an emergency starter rope.
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NOTE: Transfer the rope handle
to your emergency rope.
Remove pulley guard from vehicle and
wind the emergency rope tight around
the drive pulley sliding half.
Grasp emergency starter rope handle
firmly and pull slowly until a resistance
is felt then pull vigorously.
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WARNING: When starting the ve-
.... hicle in an emergency situation by
the drive pulley do not reinstall the pul-
ley guard. Do not start the vehicle by
the drive pulley unless it is a true emer-
gency situation, have the vehicle re-
paired as soon as possible.
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