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This information will help you become familiar with starting your machine. First, you should always read the owner’s manual on how to start your snowmobile. This is the best guide for your machine. Always follow the recommendations in the owner’s manual.

Second, use the Pre-Ride Checklist before you start to ensure your machine mechanically is ready.

Third, to start it:

  • Point the snowmobile in a safe direction
  • Be ready to start it by kneeling or sitting on the machine
  • Check the throttle by depressing it at least once to be sure it isn’t frozen. When released it should return quickly to the idle position
  • Check all important switches like key and safety switches, which should be in the “on” positions
  • Depending on the machine, choke or prime the engine if it is cold
  • If your machine starts electrically, turn the key to the ”start” position and release the choke as soon as the engine starts
  • If your machine is a manual start, pull the recoil starter cord until you feel resistance, then pull vigorously, but don’t let the handle snap back
Try not to flood the engine when starting the snowmobile. If the choke is used and the engine hesitates to start, stop before too much gas is used. Wait a minute or two, and then try to start the engine again. 		 
 
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