SAFETY
IN
MAINTENANCE
.
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• Engine should be running only when
pulley guard is secured in place.
• Never fun engine
without
drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded en-
gine can prove to be dangerous.
• Never run the engine when the
tracks are raised
off
the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with
the cab removed.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
perform procedures in a well ventila-
ted area. Do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the vicinity.
If gasoline fumes are noticed while
driving, the cause should be de-
termined and corrected
without
delay.
• Your snowmobile is
not
designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and
Provinces,
it is considered an illegal
operation.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is
not
designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical
is inevitable.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could
severely affect the stability and safe-
ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic vehi-
cle configuration.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out or tether switches. or
turning
off
the key.
• Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long peri-
od
f it is suggested to protect it
against the inclemency of the
weather with a snowmobile cover.
Please read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.
THIS
MANUAL
SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF
RESALE
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