TA BL E OF CON TENT S
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before you Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAF ETY IN FO RM ATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ............................................. 8
Avoid Gasoline FiresandOther Hazards ....................................... 8
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ..................................................... 8
Accessories and Modifications ................................................. 8
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES .................................................... 9
RIDING THE VEHICLE.............................................................. 12
Pre-Ride Inspection............................................................. 12
How to Ride ..................................................................... 14
Carrying a Passenger ........................................................... 15
Terrain/RidingVariations........................................................ 16
Environment..................................................................... 20
TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS ........................................... 22
Manoeuvrability ................................................................. 22
Acceleration ..................................................................... 23
Braking........................................................................... 23
Important Safety Rules......................................................... 23
Effects of Having a Studded Track on th e Life of the Snowmobile.......... 24
In stall ation of Studs on BRP Approved Tracks ................................ 24
Maintenance/Replacement.................................................... 25
HANG TAG........................................................................... 26
IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS............................................ 27
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT .................................... 32
1)Handlebar..................................................................... 33
2)Throttle Lever................................................................. 33
3)Brake Lever ................................................................... 33
4)Parking Brake Lever.......................................................... 34
5)DESS Post .................................................................... 34
6)Engine Stop Switch .......................................................... 35
7)ChokeLever .................................................................. 36
8)Multifunction Switch......................................................... 36
9)Rewind StarterHandle....................................................... 38
10) Heated Carburetor Valve (500SS/800R)................................... 38
11) Adjustable Mirrors .......................................................... 39
12) Seat Latch ................................................................... 39
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