TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before you Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 2
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................. 8
Avoid Gasoline Fires and O ther Hazards ....................................... 8
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ..................................................... 8
Accessories and Modifications ................................................. 8
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9
ACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (iTC) (900ACE AND 12004-TEC) .................. 12
Introduction...................................................................... 12
iTC (intelligent Throttle Control)................................................ 12
RIDING THE VEHICLE .............................................................. 13
Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................. 13
How to Ride ..................................................................... 15
Carrying a Passenger ........................................................... 17
Terrain/Riding Variations........................................................ 18
Environment..................................................................... 22
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS ........................................... 24
Manoeuvrability ................................................................. 24
Acceleration ..................................................................... 25
Braking ........................................................................... 25
Important Safety Rules ......................................................... 26
Effectsof Having a Studded Track on the Life of the Snowmobile.......... 26
Installation of Studs on BRP Approved Tracks ................................ 26
Inspection of a Studded Track.................................................. 27
IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS............................................ 28
Hang Tag ......................................................................... 28
Vehicle Safety Labels ........................................................... 28
Technical Information Labels................................................... 32
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT .............................. 36
1) Handlebar ..................................................................... 38
2) Throttle Lever................................................................. 38
3) Brake Lever ................................................................... 39
4) Parking Brake Lever.......................................................... 40
5) Engine Cut-Off Switch ....................................................... 40
6) Emergency Engine Stop Switch ............................................ 41
7) Multifunction Switch......................................................... 42
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