SAFETY IN
MAINTENANCE
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• Engineshould be running only when
pulley guard is secured in place.
• Never run engine without drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded en-
gine can prove to be dangerous.
• Never run engine when the track of
the vehicle is raised
off
the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the cab opened.
• Since engine cooling is fully in ef-
fect only when the vehicle is in mo-
tion and driven on snow, it is not
recommended that you allow the
engine to idle for move than brief
periods
and/
or you drive the vehicle
on icy surface. Prolonged idling
and/or
continuous driving on ice
may cause engine damage.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
perform procedures in a well ventila-
ted area. Do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in the vicinity.
If gasoline fumes are noticed while
driving, the cause should be deter-
mined and corrected
without
delay.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and
Provinces,
it is considered 'an illegal
operation.
• Maintain
vour vehicle in top mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critical parts
is inevitable.
• Only
perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified, engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• Installation of other than " stock"e-
quiprnent, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could
severely affect the stability and safe-
ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic ve-
hicle configuration.
• When removing coolant tank cap,
first place a cloth over cap then turn
cap to its first step to release pres-
sure. Never drain or refill the cooling
system when engine is hot.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut-out switch, tether switch or
by turning
off
the key.
• This vehicle is designed for the
driver only. No provisions have been
made for a passenger.
Please
read and understand all other
warnings contained elsewhere.
THIS
MANUAL
SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF
RESALE.
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