PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM OPERATION
Body includ ing s eat, footrests,
lights, controls and instruments
Check that there is no snow or ice.
Track and idler wheels
Check for free movement.
Brake lever
Check pro per action.
Parking device
Check pro per action.
Throttle lever
Check pro per action.
Switches and lights Check proper action. Tether cord must be
attached to driver clothing e y elet.
Skis and steering Check for free movement and proper action.
Fuel and oil
Check for proper level and leaks.
Air silencer prefilter
Check that there is no snow or ice.
Adjustable features
Check for optimal adjustm ent and securely
tightened adjustment locks.
Storage compartment Check for p roper latching and no heavy or
breakable objects.
Vehicle v icinity
Snowmobile must be pointed away from people
or objects. No one is to be standing in front of or
in back of the snowmobile.
Clothing
Be warmly dressed with c lothing designed for
snowmobiling.
Engine Starting Procedure
General
Procedure
– Recheck throttle control lev er oper-
ation.
– Ensure that the tether cord cap
(DESS key) is in position and t hat
thecordisattachedtoyourclothing
eyelet.
– Ensure that the engine cutout
switch is in th e ON position.
Manual Starting
– Grab manual starter handle, pull
handle slowly until a resistance is
felt, then hold handle firmly and pull
vigorous ly to start engine.
WARNING
Do not apply throttle while start-
ing.
Electric Starting (if so equipped)
– Depressing the START/RER button
will engage the electric starter and
start the engine.
– Release button immediately when
engine has started.
WARNING
Do not apply throttle while start-
ing.
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