2002 Yamaha Motorsports Mountain Max 600 Owners Manual - Page 43

2002 Yamaha Motorsports Mountain Max 600 Manual

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ESU00127 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your balance are the two basic factors of maneuvering your snowmobile. Riding your snowmobile requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Riding your new snowmobile can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. However, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. Before operating the snowmobile, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. Pay particular attention to the safety information on pages 3-1-3-3. Please read all warning and caution labels on your snowmobile. Also, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is supplied with your snowmobile. Learning to ride your snowmobile Before you ride, always perform the pre-operation checks listed on pages 8-1-8-3. The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will be rewarded with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile. Always wear the proper clothing for both warmth and to help protect you from injury if an accident occurs. Become familiar with operating your snowmobile at low speeds, even if you are an experienced rider. Do not attempt to operate at maximum performance until you are totally familiar with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page 7-1-7-2 to start the engine. Once it has warmed up, you are ready to begin riding your snowmobile. 7-5

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ESU00127
Riding your snowmobile
Getting to know your snowmobile
A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding
position and your balance are the two basic factors of
maneuvering your snowmobile.
Riding your snowmobile requires skills acquired through
practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the
basic techniques well before attempting more difficult
maneuvers.
Riding your new snowmobile can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. However, it
is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of
the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy
riding safely. Before operating the snowmobile, read this
Owner’s Manual completely and understand the opera-
tion of the controls.
Pay particular attention to the safety information on
pages 3-1–3-3. Please read all warning and caution
labels on your snowmobile. Also, read the Snowmobiler’s
Safety Handbook that is supplied with your snowmobile.
Learning to ride your snowmobile
Before you ride, always perform the pre-operation
checks listed on pages 8-1–8-3. The short time spent
checking the condition of the snowmobile will be
rewarded with added safety and a more reliable snow-
mobile. Always wear the proper clothing for both warmth
and to help protect you from injury if an accident occurs.
Become familiar with operating your snowmobile at low
speeds, even if you are an experienced rider. Do not
attempt to operate at maximum performance until you
are totally familiar with the snowmobile’s handling and
performance characteristics.
Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page
7-1–7-2 to start the engine. Once it has warmed up, you
are ready to begin riding your snowmobile.