2005 Polaris 900 RMK Owners Manual - Page 62

Before Starting the Engine n Hood Latches PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS The hood of the snowmobile protects the operator from moving parts as well as aiding in sound emission control and other functions. Under no circumstances should your snowmobile be operated with the hood open or removed. Always ensure that the hood straps are in good condition and that the latches are securely in place before operating the snowmobile. n Steering System Manually turn the skis completely to the right and to the left. If any difficulty is encountered, remove any ice and snow build-up that may be obstructing the steering linkage. n Track WARNING Operating the snowmobile with a damaged track increases the possibility of track failure, which could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury or death. Always inspect the track for damage before using the vehicle. Use of traction products such as studs increases the possibility of track damage and/or failure. Driving at high speeds for extended periods of time in marginal lubrication could severely damage track rods, break track edges and cause other track damage. Examples of marginal lubrication would include frozen bodies of water without snow cover, icy trails, and no-snow conditions. NOTE: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or poor lubrication conditions voids the track warranty. Deep Lug Tracks (if equipped) The 2.4" powder track is designed specifically for deep snow applications. Operation in low snow conditions at high speeds may cause track lug separation. Track lug separation is not covered under the Polaris limited warranty policy. Polaris does not recommend operation above 70 mph with this track. CAUTION High speed use on hardpacked surfaces is not recommended for models equipped with a deep lug track. Track lug damage may occur. Keep high speed use to a minimum, including frequent slow-speed intervals for track cooling. 59