PRE-START
CHECK
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_
Check
Points
•
ACTIVATE
THE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER
SEVERAL
TIMES
to
check that
it
operates easily and smoothly. The
throttle control lever must return
to
idle position when released.
• Check that the skis and the track are
not frozen to the ground or snow sur-
face and
that
steering operates free-
ly.
• Activate the brake control lever and
make sure the brake fully applies be-
fore the brake control lever touches
the handlebar grip.
• Check coolant level. Liquid should
be
60
mm
(2
3/8
in) lower than top
of
radiator (engine cold).
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Maximum level
60
mm
(2
3/8
in)
from
top
If additional coolant
is
necessary or if
entire system has
to
be refilled, use a
solution
of
three (3) parts
of
antifreeze
for
two
(2) parts
of
water (60°/o anti-
freeze,
40°/o water).
(See
~~cooling
Sys-
tem"
in
II
Storage,' section).
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NOTE:
Always use ethylene-glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors specifically recommended for
aluminum engines.
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.A.. WARNING: Before removing
the
T radiator pressure cap place a cloth
over the cap and unscrew
it
to
the first
step
to
release the pressure. Never drain
or
refill
the
cooling
system
when
en-
gine is hot. Loss.
of
fluid and severe
burns could
occur'if
this
notice
is dis-
regarded.
• Check injection oil level.
• Check fuel level.
• Ensure fuel shut-off valve
is
in
fully
opened position.
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Fully
open
R.H.
footrest
• Verify
that
the path ahead
of
the ve-
hicle is clear
of
bystanders and ob-
stacles.
• Clean and check operation
of
the
head-light, taillight and brakelight.
.A.. WARNING: Only start your snow-
T mobile once all
components
are
checked and
functioning
properly.