2011 Polaris Ranger 400 Owners Manual - Page 36

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OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always start the engine outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Turn the fuel valve on. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. Secure the cab nets. Apply the brakes. Place the transmission in PARK. Do not use the choke if starting FULL ON a warm engine. Excessive use of the choke can cause spark plugs to become wet fouled. HALF ON 6. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out until it stops. 7. Turn the ignition key to START. OFF Engage the starter for a maxiChoke Knob mum of five seconds. Release the key when the engine starts. Turn the key to the LIGHTS ON position before driving. 8. Do not press the throttle pedal while starting the engine. If the engine does not start within five seconds, release the ignition switch and wait five seconds. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the engine starts. 32

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OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1.
Always start the engine outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Turn the fuel valve on.
3.
Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. Secure the cab nets.
4.
Apply the brakes. Place the transmission in PARK.
5.
Do not use the choke if starting
a warm engine. Excessive use
of the choke can cause spark
plugs to become wet fouled.
6.
If the engine is cold, pull the
choke knob out until it stops.
7.
Turn the ignition key to START.
Engage the starter for a maxi-
mum of five seconds. Release
the key when the engine starts.
Turn the key to the LIGHTS
ON position before driving.
8.
Do not press the throttle pedal
while starting the engine. If the
engine does not start within five
seconds, release the ignition
switch and wait five seconds.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the
engine starts.
Choke
Knob
FULL ON
HALF ON
OFF