2009 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer M-TX Owners Manual - Page 46
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer M-TX Manual
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Operation the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board. This position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight as needed. Hard-packed snow It can be more difficult to negotiate on hardpacked snow as both the skis and drive track do not have as much traction as when the snowmobile is operated on fresh snow. Avoid rapid acceleration, turning, and braking. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice Operation of your snowmobile on surfaces other than snow or ice should be avoided. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of the ski runners, drive track, slide runners, and drive sprockets. Operation of the snowmobile on the following surfaces should be avoided at all times: G Dirt G Sand G Rocks G Grass G Bare pavement Other surfaces that should be avoided for the sake of drive track and slide runner life are: G Glare ice surfaces G Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All of the above surfaces have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide runners: little or no lubricating ability. Drive track and all slide rail systems require lubrication (snow or water) between the slide runners and the slide metal. In the absence of lubrication, the slide runners will rapidly wear and in severe cases, literally melt away, and the drive track will be subject to damage or failure. Also traction aids such as studs, cleats, etc., may cause further track damage or failure. EWS00280 Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibility that your snowmobile could begin to slip sideways on the slope. If this happens, steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel. If your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill to regain balance. WARNING! If you are unable to maintain correct balance, and your snowmobile is going to tip over, dismount your snowmobile immediately on the uphill side to avoid being hit or caught under the snowmobile as it tips over. [EWS00261] Ice or icy surface EWS00270 WARNING When you have to operate on ice or icy surfaces, drive slowly and cautiously. Avoid accelerating, turning, and braking rapidly. Steering is minimal and uncontrolled spins are an ever-present danger. Operating on ice or icy surfaces can be very dangerous. Traction for turning, stopping, and starting is much less than that on snow. WARNING Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. 40