2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 29

2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Switches Engine Stop Switch Move the stop switch either left or right to the OFF position to stop the engine quickly. The engine will not start or run when OFF RUN OFF the switch is off. Both the main switch and the engine stop switch will shut off all electrical power to the vehicle, including lights. Main Key Switch Use the main key switch to start the engine. See page 46 for starting procedures. Headlight Switch Use the headlight switch to turn the lights on and off and to change the lights from high beam to low beam. The key must be in the ON position and the engine stop switch must be in the RUN position to operate the headlights. 25

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Switches
Engine Stop Switch
Move the stop switch either left
or right to the OFF position to
stop the engine quickly. The
engine will not start or run when
the switch is off.
Both the main switch and the engine stop switch will shut off all electri-
cal power to the vehicle, including lights.
Main Key Switch
Use the main key switch to start the engine. See page 46 for starting pro-
cedures.
Headlight Switch
Use the headlight switch to turn the lights on and off and to change the
lights from high beam to low beam. The key must be in the ON position
and the engine stop switch must be in the RUN position to operate the
headlights.
OFF
OFF
RUN