Starting Procedure - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Alpine 1972 Owner's Manual

STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: Whenever practical, place
gear shift lever in NEUTRAL position
when starting engine.
The brake DOES NOT operate with
lever in NEUTRAL, so use caution on
inclined surfaces.
Never run the engine at HIGH R.P.M.
when gear shift lever is in NEUTRAL.
Electric Starting
For Models with electric starter:
1. Insert key in ignition switch (C).
2. Engage choke (E). (Choke is not ne-
cessary if engine is warmed up.)
3. Test throttle operation then apply
throttle lever (A) slightly.
4. Turn ignition key clockwise until start-
er engages.
CAUTION: Do not engage starter longer
than 30 seconds.
If engine does not start on first try, key
must be turned fully back to OFF each
time. Allow starter to cool for 2 minutes
before repeating procedure.
5. Release throttle and return key to ON
immediately engine has started.
6. Disengage choke (E).
CAUTION: Never operate the Ski-Doo
snowmobile with the battery removed or
disconnected.
7. Allow the engine to warm up before
operating at full throttle.
Manual Starting
Every Ski-Doo snowmobile is equipped
with a manual starter (auto-rewind type)
located on the right hand side of the
engine. To start the engine manually:
1. Insert key in ignition (C) and turn to
ON position.
2. Engage choke (E). (Choke is not ne-
cessary if engine is warmed up).
3. Test throttle operation then apply
throttle lever (A) slightly.
4. Grasp manual starter handle (G) firmly
and pull slowly until a resistance is felt
then pull vigorously and engine will start.
Allow handle to return slowly to its origi-
nal position. If engine does not start, re-
peat the procedure.
Note: Do not pull starting rope to its full-
est extent or allow starting handle to "fly
back" to its original position.
5. Release throttle (A), disengage choke
immediately engine has started.
6. Allow the engine to warm up before
operating at full throttle.
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