2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 44
2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Recoil Starter (500 EFI) If the battery is too weak to start the engine, use the recoil starter. Follow the starting procedures on page 59, cranking the engine with the recoil starter instead of the main key switch. 1. Grasp the recoil starter rope handle tightly. Pull slowly so you can feel the engine strokes. NOTE: Handle Recoil Starter The rope will be harder to pull when the engine is on a compression stroke. When a compression stroke is found, continue pulling the rope just until the engine rolls past the stroke, then stop pulling immediately. 2. Allow the recoil rope to rewind into the recoil assembly, then pull the rope abruptly and forcefully to start the engine. 3. Repeat all steps until the engine starts. 4. Make sure the handle is fully seated on the housing. CAUTION Extending the recoil starter rope until it stops can cause damage to the recoil assembly. Do not extend the starter rope so far that it stops. If the starter rope handle is not seated properly, water may enter the recoil housing and damage components. Make sure the handle is fully seated on the recoil housing, especially when traveling in wet areas. Passenger Seat Always make sure the passenger seat is installed and securely latched before operating with a passenger. Test the seat latch by attempting to pull the seat upward. NOTE: Latch If the lock-out is not working properly, do not allow a passenger to ride the vehicle. See your Polaris dealer for service. To remove the seat, pull the latch loop at the rear of the seat. Pull the seat upward to remove it from the vehicle. To reinstall the seat, make sure the rubber feet at the base of the seat are positioned in the rear rack. Press down firmly on the seat pad until the latch clicks. 44