Operating Instructions; Starting And Stopping Engine - Arctic Cat Lynx2000 2020 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Starting and Stopping
Engine
It is imperative that the brake system be
checked for wear and proper operation and
that all safety checks found in the accompa-
nying Snowmobile Safety Handbook be
performed before attempting to start the
engine. Also, be sure the correct carbure-
tor main jets for the operating tempera-
ture, altitude, and gasoline are being
used. After the engine has been started,
check the headlights (high and low beam),
taillight, and brake light to be sure they are
working properly and adjusted correctly.
Make sure all lights are clean to provide
maximum illumination. The headlight and
taillight must be clean and must be illumi-
nated whenever the engine is running.
1. Test the operation of the brake system
by compressing the brake lever. The
brake lever must feel firm when com-
pressed; then while holding the brake
lever in the compressed position, mea-
sure the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar. The distance
must be greater than 2.54 cm (1 in.).
2. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be visible
in the sight glass. Add Arctic Cat-
approved brake fluid as necessary.
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NOTE: If the sight glass appears
dark, there is a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir.
! WARNING
Do not start the engine if the brake sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Service
the brake system or have it properly
repaired prior to operating the snowmo-
bile. Serious personal injury or even
death may occur if the brake system is
not operating properly.
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3. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and releas-
ing it several times. The lever
MUST return to the idle position
quickly and completely.
4. Move the emergency stop switch to
the UP or RUN position.
5. Insert key into ignition switch; then
rotate key to the RUN position.
6. For a cold engine, move the choke
lever to the full-choke position. If
the engine is warm, choking is nor-
mally not necessary.
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NOTE: When the engine is being
started with aid of the choke, DO
NOT COMPRESS THE THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER. If the throttle con-
trol lever is compressed, the engine
will not start because the gas/air
mixture will be too lean. To start a
warm engine, however, the throttle
control lever may have to be com-
pressed slightly.
7. If using the recoil, pull the recoil
741-328C
handle slowly until resistance is felt;
then give a short quick pull. Repeat
until the engine starts.
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NOTE: In extremely cold weather, pull
the recoil handle slowly two to three
times to begin the starting procedure.
To avoid damaging the recoil starter, DO
NOT pull the recoil rope to its limit or
release the recoil handle from an
extended position. Allow the rope to
rewind slowly.
CAUTION
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