OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Apply and hold brake.
3. With engine at idle speed, select
low (1) or high (2) gear using the
gearshift lever.
4. Gently depress throttle lever.
NOTE: It is possible to shift from 1
st
to 2
nd
gear if vehicle speed is below
20 km/h (12 MPH). Release throttle to
shift.
NOTICE
Do not upshift when vehi-
cle speed is over 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Towing an Accessory
Always usea rigid tow bar to tow an ac-
cessory. Any towed accessory should
have reflectors on both sides and at the
rear. Check local laws for brake light(s)
requirements.
WARNING
Never tow an accessory with a
rope. Always use a rigid tow bar.
Usingaropewouldresultinacol-
lision between the object and the
snowmobile and possibly in a tip
over in case of a rapid deceleration
or on a downward slope.
Towing Another
Snowmobile
If a snowmobile is disabled and must
be towed use a rigid tow bar. Remove
the drive belt from disabled snowmo-
bile, refer to
DRIVE BELT
in the
MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURE
subsection
and tow at moderate speed.
NOTICE
Always remove the drive
belt of the snowmobile that is to be
towed to prevent damage to its belt
and drive system.
In an emergency situation only, if a rigid
tow bar is not available, a rope can be
used provided you proceed with extra
caution. In some areas, it may be ille-
gal to do so. Check with state or local
authorities.
Remove the drive belt, attach the rope
to the ski legs (spindles), have some-
one sit on the towed snowmobiletoac-
tivate the brake, and tow at low speed.
NOTICE
In order to prevent dam-
age to the steering system, never
attach the tow rope to the ski loops
(handles).
WARNING
Never ride at high speed when
towing a disabled snowmobile.
Proceed slowly with extra caution.
TowingaHeavyLoadat
Low Speed
V800 Model Only
NOTICE
When towing a heavy
load at low speed, engine compart-
ment temperature may become hot
due to a lack of air circulation.
To reduce engine compartment tem-
perature when stopping the vehicle,
it is always a good practice before
removing the tether cord cap to do
the following:
1. Let engine idle for approximately
30 seconds.
2. Stop engine using the emergency
engine stop switch.
3. Engine cooling fan should con-
tinue to work for approximately
30 to 45 seconds.
4. When engine cooling fan stops,
remove tether cord cap.
NOTE: Removing tether cord cap will
stop engine cooling fan automatically.
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