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Operation Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page 26 to start the engine. Once the engine has warmed up, you are ready to begin riding your snowmobile. To start out and accelerate 1. 2. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The V-belt clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate. WARNING! Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could be dangerous to bystanders. [EWS00690] Braking EWS00220 WARNING G G Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked snow require much longer stopping distances. Be alert, plan ahead, and begin decelerating early. Improper use of the brake can cause the drive track to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to turning. As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn the handlebar in the desired direction. As you do so, put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn. This procedure should be practiced at low speeds many times, in a large flat area with no obstacles. Once you have learned this technique, you should be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more as the turn gets sharper or is made at higher speeds. Improper riding techniques such as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the snowmobile to tip. If your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside of the turn. Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your snowmobile. Riding uphill EWS00231 WARNING Operation on slopes can lead to loss of control if proper techniques are not used. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or more difficult inclines until you have developed your skill on gentle slopes. You should practice first on gentle slopes. Try more difficult climbs only after you have developed your skill. As you approach a hill, ac- 28

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Operation
28
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tions on page 26 to start the engine. Once the
engine has warmed up, you are ready to be-
gin riding your snowmobile.
To start out and accelerate
1.
With the engine idling, release the park-
ing brake.
2.
Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The V-belt clutch will engage and you will
start to accelerate.
WARNING! Do not
allow anyone to stand behind the
snowmobile when starting the engine.
A broken track, track fittings, or debris
thrown by the track could be danger-
ous to bystanders.
[EWS00690]
Braking
WARNING
EWS00220
●
Many surfaces such as ice and hard-
packed snow require much longer stop-
ping distances. Be alert, plan ahead, and
begin decelerating early.
●
Improper use of the brake can cause the
drive track to lose traction, reduce con-
trol, and increase the possibility of an
accident.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brake gently—not sud-
denly.
Turning
For most snow surfaces, “body English” is the
key to turning.
As you approach a curve, slow down and be-
gin to turn the handlebar in the desired direc-
tion. As you do so, put your weight on the
running board to the inside of the turn and
lean your upper body into the turn.
This procedure should be practiced at low
speeds many times, in a large flat area with no
obstacles. Once you have learned this tech-
nique, you should be able to perform it at high-
er speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more as
the turn gets sharper or is made at higher
speeds.
Improper riding techniques such as abrupt
throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect
body movements, or too much speed for the
sharpness of the turn may cause the snow-
mobile to tip.
If your snowmobile begins to tip while turning,
lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or
steer to the outside of the turn.
Remember:
Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly
familiar with the operation of your snowmo-
bile.
Riding uphill
WARNING
EWS00231
Operation on slopes can lead to loss of
control if proper techniques are not used.
Follow these instructions to reduce your
risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or
more difficult inclines until you have de-
veloped your skill on gentle slopes.
You should practice first on gentle slopes. Try
more difficult climbs only after you have de-
veloped your skill. As you approach a hill, ac-