2006 Polaris 120 Owners Manual - Page 30
2006 Polaris 120 Manual
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Pre-Ride Check ADULT SECTION It's up to you, the adult, to teach your child the proper and safe way to ride a snowmobile. You must set boundaries and adhere to them, keeping your child's safety foremost in your mind. Never allow your child to operate this machine without adult supervision. WARNING Teach the operators to perform the following Pre-Ride Check before each use of the snowmobile. Serious injury or death could result if they do not check the machine properly before riding. n Check the throttle for proper operation. n Check the brake for proper operation. n Check for proper operation of steering system. n Check the throttle safety switch for proper operation. n Make sure all three ways to stop the engine are functioning. n Inspect the track. n Make sure the seat is locked into place. n Make sure the track and skis are not frozen to the ground. n An adult should check the gas and oil levels for the rider and add more if necessary. n Make sure the hood is latched. n Make sure headlight and taillight are working properly. These checks should become automatic for your children before each ride. It's up to you, the adult, to instill in your children the importance of performing this Pre-Ride Check before they operate the snowmobile. 27