TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before you Go............................................................. 2
Safety Messages................................................................. 2
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS......................................................... 10
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................ 10
Avoid Gasoline Fires a nd Other Hazards ...................................... 10
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts .................................................... 10
Accessories and Modifications ................................................ 10
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................... 11
ACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (iTC) (900 ACE AND 1200 4-TEC) .................. 14
Introduction...................................................................... 14
iTC (intelligent Throttle Control)................................................ 14
RIDING THE VEHICLE .............................................................. 15
Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................. 15
How to Ride ..................................................................... 17
Carrying a Passenger ........................................................... 19
Terrain/Riding Variations........................................................ 20
Environment..................................................................... 24
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS ........................................... 26
Manoeuvrability ................................................................. 26
Acceleration ..................................................................... 27
Braking........................................................................... 27
Important Safety Rules ......................................................... 28
Effects of Having a Studded Track on the Life of the Snowmobile.......... 28
Installation of Studs on BRP Approved Tracks ................................ 28
Inspection of a Studded Track.................................................. 29
IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS ............................................ 30
Hang Tag ......................................................................... 30
Vehicle Safety Labels ........................................................... 30
Technical Information Labels................................................... 35
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT .............................. 40
1) Handlebar ..................................................................... 43
2) Throttle Lever................................................................. 43
3) Brake Lever ................................................................... 44
4) Parking Brake Lever.......................................................... 45
5) Engine Cut-Off Switch ....................................................... 45
6) Emergency Engine Stop Switch ............................................ 46
7) Multifunction Switch......................................................... 47
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