SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Speeding can be fatal. In many cases, you cannot react or respond quickly
enough to the unexpected. Always ride at a speed which is suitable to the trail,
weather conditions and your own ability. Kn ow your lo cal rules. Speed limit
maybeineffectandmeanttobeobserved.
– Always keep right hand side of the trail.
– Always keep a safe distance from other snowmobiles and bystanders.
– Remember, promotional material may show risky maneuvers performed by
professional riders under ideal and/or controlled conditions. You should never
attempt any su ch risky maneuvers if they are beyon d your le vel of riding ability.
– Never use thisvehicle with alcoholor drugs. They slow reaction time and impair
judgement.
– Your snowmobileis not designedto be operatedon public streets,roadsor high-
ways.
– Avoid road traveling. If you m ust do so, and it is permitted, reduce speed. The
snowmobileis not designed to operate orturn on paving. When crossing
a road,
make a full stop, then look carefully in both directions before crossing at a 90°
angle. Be wary of parked vehicles.
– Snowm obiling at nigh t can be a d elightful experie nce but because of reduced
visibility, be e x tra cautious. Avoid unfamiliar terrain and be
sure your lights are
working. Always carry a flashlight and spare light bulbs.
– Never remove any original equipment from your snowmobile. Each vehicle
has many built in safety features. Such features include vario us gu ards and
consoles, plus reflective materials and safety l
abels.
– Nature is wonderful but don't let it distract you
r attention from driving. If you
want to truly appreciate winter's s ce nery, stop your snowmobile on the side of
the t rail so th at you don't be c ome a hazard to others.
– Fences represent a very serious threat for both you and your snowm obile. Give
a wide berth to telephone poles or posts.
– Hidden wires unseen from a distance ca
n cause serious accidents .
– Always wear an approved safety helme
t, eye protection and a face shield. This
also applies to y our passenger.
– Be aware of inherent risks associated with riding off trails, such as avalanche
and other natural or man made hazards or o bstacles.
– Tailgating another snowmobile should be avoided. If the snowmobile in front
of you slows for any reason, its
driver and passenger could be harmed through
your neglect. M aintain a safe s topping distance between you and the snowmo-
bile in front of you. Depending on the terrain condition, stopping may require
a little more space than y
ou think. Play it safe. Be prepared to use evasive
driving.
– Venturing out alone with your snowmobile could also be hazardous. You could
runoutof fuel,havean accident,or damage yoursnowmobile. Remember, your
snowmobile is capabl
e of traveling further in half an hour than you may be able
to walk in a day. Use the “buddy system”. Always ride with a friend o r member
of your snowmobile club. Even then, tell someone where you are going and the
approx im ate tim
e you plan to return.
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