PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM OPERATION ✔
Body including seat,
footrests, lights, controls
and instruments
Check that there is no snow or ice.
Track and idler wheels Check for free movement.
Brake lever Check proper action.
Parking device
Check proper action.
Throttle lever
Check proper action.
Switches and lights
Check proper action. Tether cord must be attached
to driver clothing eyelet.
Skis and steering Check for free movement and proper action.
Fuel and oil
Check for proper level and leaks.
Air filter
Check that there is no snow or ice.
Adjustable features
Check for optimal adjustment and securely
tightened adjustment locks.
Storage compartment
Check for proper latching and no heavy or breakable
objects.
Vehicle vicinity
Snowmobile must be pointed away from people or
objects. No one is to be standing in front of or in
back of the snowmobile.
Clothing
Be warmly dressed according to weather forecast.
Engine Starting Procedure
(600 HO SDI)
General
IMPORTANT:
– If the low battery voltage pilot
lamp is on, battery would not have
enough power to start the engine.
In this case, use the manual rewind
starter.
– If the battery is dead, engine can-
not be started. Have the bat
tery
recharged or replaced.
Procedure
– Recheck throttle contr
ol lever oper-
ation.
– Ensure that the tether cord cap
(DESS key) is in position and that
the cord is attached to your clothing
eyelet.
– Ensure that the engine cut-out
switch is in the ON position (up).
Manual Starting
– Grab rewind starter handle, pull
handle slowly until a resistance is
felt, then hold handle firmly a
nd pull
vigorously to start engine.
WARNING
Do not apply throttle while start-
ing.
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