Venturing out alone with your snowmobile could also be haz-
ardous. You could run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage
your snowmobile. Remember, your snowmobile is capable 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
or member of your snowmobile club. Even then, tell someone
whereyouaregoingandtheapproximatetimeyouplantoreturn.
Meadows sometimes have low areas where water accumulate
and freezes over in winter. This ice is usually glare ice. Attempting
to turn or brake on this surface could cause your vehicle to spin
out of control. Never brake or attempt speeding or turning on glare
ice. If you do happen to travel over such a condition, reduce speed
by carefully releasing the throttle.
Never “jump” with your snowmobile. This should be left to pro-
fessional stunt men. Don't show off. Be responsible.
Whileonsafari,donot“gun” the throttle. Snow and ice can be
thrown back into the path of a following snowmobile. In addition,
when “gunning” the throttle, the vehicle digs into and leaves an
irregular snow surface for others.
Safaris are both fun and enjoyable but don't show off or overtake
others in the group. A less experienced operator might try to do
the same as you and fail. When riding with others, limit your abil-
ities to the experience of others.
Operation
Always make a pre-start inspection BEFORE you turn on the igni-
tion.
In an emergency, the snowmobile engine can be stopped by ac-
tivating the engine cut-out switch, pulling the tether cord cap or
turning off the key.
Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement and
return to idle position before starting engine.
Always engage parking brake when vehicle is not in use.
Never run the engine in a non-ventilated area and/or if vehicle is
left unattended.
Never operate the engine without belt guard securely installed or,
with hood or access/side panels open or removed. Never run the
engine without drive belt installed. Running an unloaded engine
such as without drive belt or with track raised, can be dangerous.
Electric start models only: Never charge or boost a battery while
installed on snowmobile.
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