SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Remember, promotional material may show risky maneuvers performed by
professional riders under ideal and/or controlled conditions. You should never
attempt any such risky maneuvers if they are beyond your level of riding ability.
– Never ride this vehicle under influence of alcohol or drugs. They slow reaction
time and impair judgement.
– Your snowmobile is not designed tobeoperated on public streets, roads or high-
ways.
– Avoid road traveling. If you must do so, and it is permitted, reduce speed. The
snowmobileisnotdesignedto operate or turn on paving. When crossing a road,
make a full stop, then look carefully in both directions before crossing at a 90°
angle. Be wary of parked vehicles.
– Snowmobiling at night can be a delightful experience but because of reduced
visibility, be extra cautious. Avoid unfamiliar terrain and be sure your lights are
working. Always carry a flashlight and spare light bulbs.
– Never remove any original equipment from your snowmobile. Each vehicle
has many built in safety features. Such features include various guards and
consoles, plus reflective materials and safety labels.
– Nature is wonderful but don't let it distract your attention from
driving. If you
want to truly appreciate winter's scenery, stop your snowmobile on the side of
the trail so that you don't become a hazard to others.
– Fences represent a very serious threat for both you and your snowmobile. Give
a wide berth to telephone poles or posts.
– Hidden wires unseen from a distance can cause seri
ous accidents.
– Always wear an approved safety helmet, eye prote
ction and a face shield. This
also applies to your passenger.
– Be aware of inherent risks associated with riding off trails, such as avalanche
and other natural or man made hazards or obstacles.
– Tailgating another snowmobile should be avoided. If the snowmobile in front
of you slows for any reason, its driver
and passenger could be harmed through
your neglect. Maintain a safe stopping distance between you and the snowmo-
bile in front of you. Depending on the terrain condition, stopping may require
a little more space than you think.
Play it safe. Be prepared to use evasive
driving.
– Venturing out alone with your snowmobile could also be hazardous. You could
runoutof fuel, have an accident, ordamageyoursnowmobile. Remember, your
snowmobile is capable of trave
ling 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 where you are going and the
approximate time you pla
n to return.
– 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
attemptspeedingort
urning 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.
– While onsafari, do not“gun” the throttle. Snow andice can bethrown back into
the path of a following snowmobile. In addition, when “gunning” the throttle,
the vehicle di
gs into and leaves an irregular snow surface for others.
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