Starting The Engine - Polaris 2008 Defense MVRS 800 6X6 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Starting the Engine

Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide and can cause loss of
consciousness resulting in severe injury or death. Never run an engine in an
enclosed area.
Operating the vehicle immediately after starting could cause engine damage.
Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before operating the vehicle.
1. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the brakes. Engage the park brake.
3. Shift the transmission to neutral.
NOTE:
Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine.
4. MVRS 800: Move the ignition switch lever to the ON position to
activate the fuel pump. Move the ignition switch lever past the ON
position to the point of starter engagement, then release the lever.
The starter will engage for a pre-set time period. If the engine does
not start within the pre-set time period, the starter will disengage.
Return the lever to the OFF position and wait five seconds before
attempting to start again. Repeat this procedure until the engine
starts.
5. MVRS 700: Move the ignition switch lever past the ON/RUN posi-
tion to START. Engage the starter for a maximum of five seconds,
releasing the lever when the engine starts. If the engine does not
start within five seconds, release the ignition switch lever and wait
five seconds. Repeat this procedure until the engine starts.
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