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ADULT SECTION
Pre -Ride Check
It’s up to you, the adult, to teach your child the proper and safe way to
ride a snowmobile. You must set boundaries and adhere to them,
keeping your child’s safety foremost in your mind. Never allow your
child to operate this machine without adult supervision.
n Check the throttle for proper operation.
n Check the brake for proper operation.
n Check for proper operation of steering system.
n Check the throttle safety switch for proper operation.
n Make sure all three ways to stop the engine are functioning.
n Inspect the track.
n Make sure the seat is locked into place.
n Make sure the track and skis are not frozen to the ground.
n An adult should check the gas and oil levels for the rider and add
more if necessary.
n Make sure the hood is latched.
n Make sure headlight and taillight are working properly.
These checks should become automatic for your children before each
ride. It’s up to you, the adult, to instill in your children t he importance
of performing this Pre-Ride Check before they operate the
snowmobile.
Teach the operators to perform the following Pre-Ride Check
before each use of the snowmobile. Serious injury or death could
result if they do not check the machine properly before riding.
WARNING