Even when passengers are allowed,
you must make sure tha t the persons
who would like to become passengers
are physically fit for snowmobiling.
WARNING
Anypassengermustbeableto
firmly lay his feet on the footrests
andkeephishandsonthegrab
handles or seat strap at all times
when seated. Respecting those
physical criteria is important to
ensure that the passenger is stable
and to reduce the risks of ejection.
Each operator has a respons ibility to
ensure the safety of his passengers
and should inform them of snowmo-
biling bas ics.
WARNING
– Passengers must only sit on
designated passenger seats.
Never allow anyone to sit be-
tween the handlebar and the
operator.
– Each passenger seat must have
a strap or grab handles and
meet SSCC standards.
– Passengers and operators must
always w ear DOT ap proved hel-
mets and warm clothing appro-
priate for snowmobiling. Make
sure that no skin is exposed.
– Once underway, if a passenger
feels uncomfortable or unse-
cure for any reason, he must
not wait, and tell th e driver to
slowdown or stop.
Riding with p ass en g ers on board is
different than riding alone. The oper-
ator has the benefit of knowing what
will be the next m aneuver and is able
to prepare himself accordingly. The
operator also benefits from the sup-
port of his grip on the handlebar. In
contrast, the passengers have to re-
ly on the ope rator’s careful an d safe
operation of the vehicle. In addition,
“body english” is limited with passen-
gers, and the operator can sometimes
see more of the trail ahead than the
passengers. Therefore, smooth start-
ing and stopping are required with
passengers, and the operator must
slow down. The operator must also
warn passengers of side hills, bumps,
branches, etc. An unforeseen bump
can leave you passenger-less. Re-
mind your passenger s to lea n into
the turn with you, without causing
the vehicle to topple. Be extremely
careful, go more slowly and check the
passengers frequently.
WARNING
When riding with a passenger:
– Braking ability and steering
control are reduced. Decrease
speed and allow extra space to
maneuver.
– Adjust suspension according to
weight.
For complete information on how
to adjust the suspension, please re-
fer to the section of this Operator’s
Guide entitled SUSPENSION ADJUST-
MENTS under OPERATIN G I NSTR UC-
TIONS and to the relevant label on the
belt guard.
Use extra caution a nd g o even more
slowly with young passengers. Check
frequently to make certain the child
has a firm grip and is properly posi-
tioned with his feet on the running
boards.
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