SPECIAL OPERATION
Towing an Accessory
Always use a rigid tow bar to tow an accessory. Any towed acces-
sory shou ld have reflectors on both sides and at the rear. Check local
laws for brake light(s) requirements.
WARNING
Never tow an accessory with a rope. Always use a rigid tow
bar. U sing a rope would result in a collision between the ob-
ject and the snowmo bile and possibly in a tip over in case of a
rapid deceleration or on a downward slope.
Towing Another Snowmobile
If a snowmobile is disabled and must be to wed use a rigid tow bar.
Remove the drive belt from disabled snowmobile, refer to
DRIVE
BELT
in
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
and tow at moderate speed.
NOTICE
Always rem ove the d rive belt of the snowm ob ile that
is to b e towed to prevent damage to its belt and d rive system.
In an emergency situation only, if a rigid tow bar is not available, a
rope can be used. Proceed with extra caution. In some areas, it
may be illegal to do so. Check with state or local authorities.
Remove the drive belt, attach the rope to the ski legs ( spindles), have
someone sit on the towed snowmobile to activate the brake , and tow
at low speed.
NOTICE
In order to prevent d amage to the steering system,
never attach the tow rope to the ski hand les.
WARNING
Never ride at high speed when towin g a disab led sno wm obi le.
Proceed slowly with extra caution.
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