Starting the Engine

Content Source: 2020 600R Owner’s Manual (9929778 R01) > Operation Chapter

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Starting the Engine

caution

To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the recoil pull-rope starter while the engine is running.

Starting a Cold Engine

Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.

Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
Flip the choke toggle to FULL CHOKE.

Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages then pull abruptly to start the engine.

NOTICE

Don’t pull the starter rope to fully extend position and don’t allow it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result.

After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the HALF CHOKE position.

NOTICE

Operating the vehicle immediately after cold starting could cause engine damage. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before operating the vehicle. If cold drive-away is attempted, the engine RPM may stumble slightly to protect the engine.

Warm up the engine before operating.

Starting a Warm Engine

Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.
Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.
Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages; then pull abruptly to start the engine.
If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the throttle with your left hand (no more than 1/4 inch open) and pull the rope with your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately release the throttle.