Terrain/Riding Variations
Groomed Trail
On a maintained trail, sittin g is the
most preferre d r idin g p osition. Do not
race and, above all, keep to the right
hand side of the trail. Be prepared
for the unexpected. Observe all trail
signs. Do not zigzag from one side of
the trail to the other.
Ungroomed Trail
Unless there has been a fresh snow-
fall you can expect “washboard” and
snowdrift conditions. Taken at exces-
sive speeds, such conditions can be
physically harmful. Slow down. Hold
on the handlebar and assume a post-
ing position. Feet should be under the
body assum ing a crouched position to
absorb any jarring effect. O n longer
stretches of “washboard” trails, the
kneeling position of one knee on the
seat can be adopted. This provides
a certain amount of comfort, while at
thesametimekeepsthebodyloose
and capable of vehicle control. Be-
ware of hidden rocks or tree stump s
partially hidden by a recent snowfall.
Deep Snow
In deep “powder” snow, your vehic le
could begin to “bog” down. If this oc-
curs,turninaswideanarcaspossi-
ble and look for a firmer base. If you
do get “bogged”, and it happens to
everyone, do not spin your track as
this makes the vehicle sink deeper. In-
stead, turn the engine off, get off and
move the back of the vehicle onto new
snow. Then tramp a clear path ahead
of the vehicle. A few feet will gener-
ally suffice. Restart the engine. As-
sume the s tanding pos itio n and rock
the vehicle g ently as y ou steadily and
slowly apply the throttle. Depending
on whether the front or rear end of
the vehicle is sinking, your feet should
be placed on the opposing end of the
running boards. Neve r p lac e foreign
material beneath the track for support.
Do not allo w anyon e to stan d in front
of, or to the rear of, the snowmobile
with the engine running. Stay away
from the track. Personal injury will re-
sult if conta ct is made w ith the revo lv-
ing trac k.
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