RIDING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
Any passenger must be able to firmly lay his feet on the
footrests and keep h is hands on the handholds or seat strap
at all times when seated. Respecting those physical criteria is
important to ensure that the passenger is stable and to reduce
the risks of ejection.
The operator has a responsibility to ensure the safety of his passen-
ger and should inform the passenger about snowmobiling basics.
WARNING
– Passenger must on ly sit on desig nated passenger seat.
Never allow anyone to sit between the handlebar and the
operator.
– Passenger and operator mus t always wear an approved
helmet and warm clothing appropriate for s nowmobiling.
Make sure that no skin is exposed.
– If the passenger feels uncomfortable or insecure fo r any
reason, he must right away inform the operator to slow-
down or stop.
Riding with a passenger on board is different than riding alone. The
operator has the benefit of knowing what will be the next maneuver
and is able to prepare himself accordingly. The operator also ben-
efits from the sup port of his grip on the handlebar. In contrast, the
passenger has to rely on the operator’s careful and safe operation of
the vehicle. In addition, “body english” is limited with a passeng er,
and the o perator can sometimes see more of the trail ahead than the
passenger. Therefore, sm ooth starting and stopping are required
with a passenger, and the operator must slow down. The operator
must also warn the passenger about side hills, bumps, branches,
etc. An unforeseen bump can leave you passenger-less. Remind
your passenger to lean into the turn with you, without causing the
vehicle to topple. Be extremely careful, go more slowly and check
the passenger frequently.
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