5) Gear shift lever
Gear box models:
These models are
equipped with 4-position gear shift
lever; 2 gears forward, reverse gear
and free position between 1. and 2.
gear.
Shifting procedure
NOTE:
Shift the gear only when en-
gine is running at idle and the speed
is below 20 km/h.
Come to complete stop before select-
ing reverse gear. Do not force lever. If
unable to shift, apply throttle to move
snowmobile. Stop vehicle, then try
again.
NOTE:
These models:
Whenever
shifting the gear the snowmobile has
to be completely stopped, otherwise
the gear system may get broken.
6) Handlebar
The handlebar controls the steering
of the snowmobile. As the handle-
bar is rotated to right or left, the skis
are turned right or left to steer the
snowmobile. Handlebar height is ad-
justable. See an authorized Lynx deal-
er.
7) Holding strap
Holding strap provides a grip for driver
when side-hilling.
8) Ignition switch /
START button
1
1
2
2
3
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MANUAL START/ELECTRIC START MODELS
1. OFF
2. ON
3. START
Manual Starting
To start the engine, turn the key to ON
position, then pull rewind starter grip,
To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF
position.
Electric Starting
To start engine, turn key to START po-
sition and hold until engine has start-
ed. See illustration above.
NOTE:
Do not use electric starter for
more than 15 seconds. If start/rer
button is pressed when engine has
started it could damage electric starter
mechanism.
Release key as soon as the engine
starts. Key returns to ON position as
soon as it is released.
If engine does not start on first try, turn
key back to OFF position and wait a
few seconds before restarting.
To stop engine, turn key to OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Engine may be manually start-
ed with rewind starter if necessary.
If starter does not operate, check start-
ing system fuse condition. refer to
FUSES.
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