Owner`s manual

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ESU00013
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The main switch controls the following items.
1
“OFF”
The ignition circuit is switched off.
The key can be removed only in this position.
2
“ON”
The ignition circuit is switched on.
3
“START”
The starting circuit is switched on.
The starter motor starts.
CAUTION
:
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Release the switch immediately after the engine
starts.
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NOTE:
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The headlights, meter lights, and taillights come on after
the engine starts.
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ESU00022
Throttle lever
Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing
a
the throt-
tle lever
1
will increase the engine speed and cause
engagement of the drive system. Regulate the speed of
the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. Because
the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will deceler-
ate, and the engine will return to idle when it is released
b
.
WARNING
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Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper
operation before starting the engine.
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