Active Riding Starting A Cold Engine 1. Turn off all electrical acces- sories (lights, etc.); then rotate the ignition switch key to the fi rst position(ON) leaving the headlights OFF. Note that the Neutral light is illuminated. X n Note: Pump the primer three times when the temperature is at 0° C (32° F) or colder. To access the primer, the seat and right-side heat shield must be removed. ACTIVE RIDING 2. Press on the starter button for a maximum eight seconds. 3. If the engine does not start, press the starter button again for eight seconds. ! WARNING Engaging the starter motor for longer than eight seconds at a time can damage the ATV. The starter motor and wiring harness may overheat.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, check n Note: At this point if the engine does not start, pump the primer three more times; then press the starter button again. 4. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 2-3 minutes or until the ATV will accelerate without hesitating. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes so it is thoroughly warmed up. If the engine is run for a shorter period of time, the spark plug may not have reached a high enough temperature to burn off the excess fuel in the combustion chamber. 33