Content Source: 2019 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9928978 REV 05) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Starting the Engine

The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the clutch is disengaged (clutch pedal fully depressed).
NOTE
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See Priming the Fuel System.
  1. If this is your first time operating the SLINGSHOT, read and understand the following sections of this manual before starting the engine:
  2. Perform the Pre-Ride Inspections. See Pre-Ride Inspection.
  3. Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the key to the ON position. You should hear the fuel pump run momentarily as it pressurizes the fuel system.
  4. Release the park brake.
  5. Depress the clutch pedal fully to disengage the clutch.
  6. Press and release the one-touch starter switch to start the engine.Image
  7. If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator illuminates after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. Refer to either the check engine indicator information or the low oil pressure indicator information found on Indicator Lamps.
  8. With the brake applied, allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow to normal as the engine warms to operating temperature.

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