Starting Procedure; Emergency Starting - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Elite 1981 Operator's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURE EMERGENCY STARTING
1. Insert key in ignition switch.
2. Test throttle control lever.
3. Activate primer (5 or 6 times). Prim-
er is not necessary if engine is
warm.
4. Check that the emergency cut-out
switch is in the center ON position.
OFF
5. Turn Ignition key clockwise until
starter engages. Release key imme-
diately engine has started. 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. Check operation of the emergency
cut-out switch. Restart engine .
•
WARNING: If engine does not
shut-off when applying the emer-
gency cut-out switch stop the engine
by turning off the ignition key. Do not
operate the vehicle further, see your
dealer.
7. Allow the engine to warm before
operating at full throttle.
O
NOTE: If for some reasons, the
vehicle cannot be started elec-
trically, place ignition key to ON posi-
tion and start engine as described in
emergency starting.
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Should the battery be discharged, the
engine can be started using the
emergency starter rope, included in the
tool box.
Open the hood, reach for the emergen-
cy rope in the tool box. Re-install the
tool box cover.
Wind the emergency rope tight around
the drive pulley disc. Test throttle con-
trol lever.
Grasp emergency starter handle firmly
and pull slowly until a resistance is felt
then pull vigorously .
•
WARNING: Do not apply throttle
while starting. Do not attempt to
put the emergency rope back in the
tool box. Wait until re-stopping the en-
gine.
•
WARNING: Do not startthe vehi-
cle by the drive pulley unless it is
a true emergency situation. Have the
vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
_ CAUTION: If for any reason an-
... other battery is used to boost the
vehicle always ensure to respect the
polarity, otherwise damage to the al-
ternator could occur.