Starting The Engine - Craftsman 108.27807 Operator's Manual

CAUTION:
To engage or disengage the 4WD drive system, stop the vehicle and
with the engine idling, move the lever to desired position. Shifting while the vehicle
is moving or the rear wheels are spinning could cause transmission and drive
system damage.
4-Wheel Drive ATVs are equipped with an
electronic shift. The shift selector is located
on the right side handle bar. The selector
lever has two positions: 2WD and 4WD. In
2WD (2-Wheel Drive), only rear drive is
engaged. In 4WD, both rear and front drives
are engaged.
The 4WD indicator will light when the front drive is engaged. After 4WD is engaged
steering effort should increase but remain balanced from left to right.
NOTE: When shifting to the 2WD position from 4WD, the engagement shifter may
appear to return to the engaged position, however, the 4WD will be disengaged.
The 4WD shifter should finally disengage when the unit is ridden on a hard surface
or in reverse. The 4WD indicator light will come off when the 4WD is disengaged. If
the 4WD continues to remain engaged after following these instructions, contact
1-800-643-7332 for an authorized service dealer.
NOTE: Heavier steering effort and feel will be experienced when 4WD is engaged.

9. Starting the Engine

WARNING
Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Carbon monoxide exhaust gas is
poisonous and can cause severe injury or death. Always start engines outdoors.
CAUTION: You must allow your vehicle adequate warm up time before operating
or engine damage could result.
CAUTION: This ATV is only equipped with an electric start system.
If the battery is under-charging, the ATV will not run.
Starting Procedure
The following procedure will assure all fuel lines are full and the engine will operate
properly.
1. Make sure that the fuel tank is at least half full (approx. 2 gallons) with fresh,
clean gasoline and the fuel valve selector is in the ON position.
2. Sit on the vehicle. Check that the engine stop switch is in the RUN position.
3. Turn the key switch to ON. Hold the brake lever and place transmission in
2WD
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4WD