2010 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 36

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OPERATION Starting the Engine WARNING 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. 1. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. 2. Apply the brakes. 3. Engage the park brake. 4. Shift the transmission to neutral. NOTE: Do not use the choke if starting a warm engine. Excessive use of the choke can cause spark plugs to become wet fouled. FULL ON HALF ON OFF Choke Knob 5. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out until it stops. 6. Turn the ignition key past the ON/RUN position to START. Engage the starter for a maximum of five seconds. Release the key when the engine starts. NOTE: Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine. 7. If the engine does not start within five seconds, release the ignition switch and wait five seconds. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts. NOTE: If a warm engine has cooled to a point where it does not readily start, intermittent use of the choke (half way out) may be necessary. If the engine is over-choked when warm, depress the throttle pedal fully while cranking to aid in starting. Release the throttle pedal immediately after the engine starts. If the engine does not start and all conditions are favorable, change the spark plug and try again. 34

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34
OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1.
Sit in the driver's seat
and fasten the seat
belt.
2.
Apply the brakes.
3.
Engage the park
brake.
4.
Shift the transmission
to neutral.
NOTE:
Do not use the
choke if starting a
warm engine.
Excessive use of
the choke can
cause spark plugs
to become wet
fouled.
5.
If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out until it stops.
6.
Turn the ignition key past the ON/RUN position to START. Engage
the starter for a maximum of five seconds. Release the key when the
engine starts.
NOTE:
Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine.
7.
If the engine does not start within five seconds, release the ignition
switch and wait five seconds. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the engine
starts.
NOTE:
If a warm engine has cooled to a point where it does not readily start,
intermittent use of the choke (half way out) may be necessary. If the
engine is over-choked when warm, depress the throttle pedal fully
while cranking to aid in starting. Release the throttle pedal
immediately
after the engine starts. If the engine does not start and all conditions
are favorable, change the spark plug and try again.
WARNING
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.
Choke
Knob
FULL ON
HALF ON
OFF