42 SAFETY INFORMATION
PPRRAACCTTIICCEE EEXXEERRCCIISSEESS
Practice alone the following exercises after having done the entire
Pre-ride inspection. Always start and stop the engine according to the
instructions in
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
and
SHUTTING
OFF THE ENGINE
in
BASIC PROCEDURES
. Don’t forget to attach
the tether cord to your jacket.
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Find a suitable area to practice the exercises. Ensure the area meet
the following requirements:
– No traffic
– No obstacles
– Hard packed snow
– Ample space to maneuver.
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Practice alone the following exercises after having done the entire
Pre-ride inspection. Always start and stop the engine according to the
instructions in
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
and
SHUTTING
OFF THE ENGINE
in
BASIC PROCEDURES
. Don’t forget to attach
the tether cord to your jacket.
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Purpose: Become familiar with the operation of throttle lever and to be-
come familiar with using the engine stop switch.
Directions:
– With the parking brake engaged, start the engine and let idle until it
reaches the operation temperature.
– Use the engine stop switch to shut the engine off. Press the switch
with your right thumb while keeping your hand on the handgrip.
– Restart the engine and repeat the exercise. No idle time is
required.
Tips for additional practice:
– Press the emergency engine stop switch without looking at it.
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Purpose:
– Learn throttle control and how to get the vehicle moving.
– Become familiar with low speed deceleration and braking.
If you feel like you are losing control while doing this exercise, release
the throttle to stop accelerating and apply the brake as needed to slow
down. You can also use the engine stop switch to cut power entirely.
Directions: At first, you will only use the throttle for a moment at a time,
then release it and coast.
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