2004 Polaris WideTrak Owners Manual - Page 20

SAFETY Operator Safety Intake Silencer Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed. Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are removed. Clutches Do not attempt to service the clutches. All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a complex mechanism that rotates at high speeds. Each clutch is dynamically balanced before installation. Any tampering may disrupt this precision balancing and create an unstable condition. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time, especially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are loosened from ice and snow before attempting to drive. Apply the throttle with enough authority to put the machine into motion, but always operate within safety limits and, on 2-Up machines, with respect for a passenger. See Starting a Cold Engine on page 56. Maneuverability Control and maneuverability comes not only through the steering and skis, maximum control is achieved by shifting of body weight. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or machines designed to carry a load or a passenger. Maintenance Your Polaris snowmobile is a well-engineered and well-constructed recreational vehicle. Follow the recommended maintenance program outlined beginning on page 73 of this manual to ensure that all critical components on the snowmobile are thoroughly inspected by your dealer at specific mileage intervals. 18