Starting the Engine

Content Source: 2021 600R Owner’s Manual (9931266 Rev 01) > 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.

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

NOTICE

Do not pull the starter rope to the fully-extended position and do not allow it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result.

Warm up the engine before operating.

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.

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.