Towing Another Snowmobile
If a snowmobile is disabled and must be towed use a rigid towbar,
re move the dri ve be lt and tow at moderate speed.
CAUTION: A lways remove the driv e belt of t he snowmobi le tha t
is to be towe d to prev ent da m a ge to its belt a nd driv e sy st em.
In an emergency situation only, if a rigid towbar is not available, a
ropecanbeusedprovidedyouproceedwithextracaution(Insome
areas, it may be illegal to do so. Check with state or local authorities).
Remove the driv e bel t, att ac h the rope to th e ski legs (spind les) , have
someone sit on the tow ed snowmobile to activate the brake, and t ow
at low speed.
CAUTION: In order to prevent dam age to the steering system,
ne ver atta ch the tow ro pe to the sk i lo ops (han dles).
WARNING
Never ride at high speed when t owing a disabled snowmobile.
Procee d slow ly with ex tra c autio n.
Transportin g the Vehicle
Make sure that oil reservo ir and fuel tan k caps are properly installed.
Tilt bed trailers can easily be equipped wi th a winch mechanism to
afford maximum safety in loading. Simple as it m ay seem, never
drive your snowmobile onto a tilt bed trail er or any other kind of trailer
or vehicle. M any serious accidents have resulted from driving up
and over a trailer. Anchor your vehicle securely, f ront and rear, even
on short hauls. Be certain all equipm ent is securely f astened. Cover
your snowmobile when tra ilerin g to pr ev ent road gri me fro m cau si ng
damage.
Be certain your trailer meets s tate or provin cial requirement. En sure
the hitch and safety chains are secure and the brake , turn ind icators
and clearance lights all function.
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