OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Shifter Rod Adjustment
1. Adjust shifter rod to initial length
from end to end 258mm
2. Mount the rod to the vehicle
3. Put gear to the Reverse and check if
lever touches edge of the slot in the
console.
4. If yes, shorten the rod by turning the
rod½turnandcheckagain.
5. Put gear to 2nd gear and check if
lever touches edge of the slot in the
console.
6. If yes, lengthen the rod by turning
the rod ½ turn and check again
Shifter rod adj
When correctly adjusted, the shift
lever must be centered in the console
slots.
Shutting Off the Engine
Release throttle lever and wait until en-
gine has returned to idle speed.
Shut off the engine using either the
emergency engine stop switch or by
pulling off the tether cord cap from the
engine cut-off switch.
WARNING
Always remove the tether cord cap
from engine cut-off switch when
vehicle is not in operation in order
to prevent accidental engine start-
ing or to avoid unauthorized use
bychildrenorothersortheft.
Towing an Accessory
Always use a rigid tow bar to tow an ac-
cessory. Any towed accessory should
have reflectors on both sides and at the
rear. Check local laws for brake light(s)
requirements.
WARNING
Never tow an accessory with a
rope. Always use a rigid tow bar.
Using a rope would result in a col-
lision between the object and the
snowmobile and possibly in a tip
over in case of a rapid deceleration
or on a downward slope.
Towing Another
Snowmobile
If a snowmobile is disabled and must
be towed use a rigid tow bar. Remove
the drive belt from disabled snowmo-
bile, refer to
DRIVE BELT
in
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
and tow at
moderate speed.
NOTICE
Always remove the drive
belt of the snowmobile that is to be
towed to prevent damage to its belt
and drive system.
In an emergency situation only, if a rigid
tow bar is not available, a rope can be
used. Proceed with extra caution. In
some are as, it may be illegal to do so.
Check with state or local authorities.
Remove the drive belt, attach the rope
to the ski legs (spindles), have some-
one sit on the towed snowmobile to ac-
tivate the brake, and tow at low speed.
NOTICE
In order to prevent dam-
age to the steering system, never
attach the tow rope to the ski loops
(handles).
WARNING
Never ride at high speed when
towing a disabled snowmobile.
Proceed slowly with extra cauti
on.
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