2010 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Owners Manual - Page 47

2010 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Manual

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Operation TIP Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. 1. While the engine is idling, select the desired operating position by pressing the drive select switch. Make sure that the drive "D" indicator light or the reverse "R" indicator light flashes, and then remains on. Once the indicator light for the selected position remains on, the snowmobile can be driven. NOTICE: Do not shift from drive to reverse or from reverse to drive while the snowmobile is moving, as the drive train could be damaged. [ECS00851] 1. Strap EWS00290 WARNING Improper use of the strap on the handlebar can result in severe injury or death. G Use the strap only as an operator grip point when needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance during traverse (side-hill) riding. Only experienced operators should traverse slopes steep enough to require strap use. G Keep the right hand on the right handlebar grip for steering, and grip the strap with the left hand to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse riding. G Ride cautiously while using the strap. Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly while holding onto the strap. G Do not use the strap to lift the snowmobile. G Do not use the strap as a mounting point for cargo or accessories. ESU11406 1. Drive select switch 2. Drive "D" indicator light 3. Reverse "R" indicator light TIP If the indicator light keeps flashing, the snowmobile is not correctly shifted into drive or reverse. If this occurs, applying a little throttle while applying the brake will help the transmission to engage. EWS00321 Driving EWS00300 WARNING Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section on page 6 and the "Riding your snowmobile" section on page 36 carefully before operating the snowmobile. WARNING G G Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting. Be sure to press the drive select switch only while the engine is idling. 41

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Operation
41
WARNING
EWS00290
Improper use of the strap on the handlebar
can result in severe injury or death.
Use the strap only as an operator grip
point when needed to shift weight uphill
to maintain balance during traverse
(side-hill) riding. Only experienced oper-
ators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
Keep the right hand on the right handle-
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
Ride cautiously while using the strap.
Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
bile.
Do not use the strap as a mounting point
for cargo or accessories.
ESU11406
Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 6 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 36
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
1.
While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position by pressing the
drive select switch. Make sure that the
drive “D” indicator light or the reverse “R”
indicator light flashes, and then remains
on. Once the indicator light for the select-
ed position remains on, the snowmobile
can be driven.
NOTICE:
Do not shift
from drive to reverse or from reverse
to drive while the snowmobile is mov-
ing, as the drive train could be dam-
aged.
[ECS00851]
TIP
If the indicator light keeps flashing, the snow-
mobile is not correctly shifted into drive or re-
verse. If this occurs, applying a little throttle
while applying the brake will help the trans-
mission to engage.
WARNING
EWS00321
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
Be sure to press the drive select switch
only while the engine is idling.
1. Strap
1.
Drive select switch
2.
Drive “D” indicator light
3.
Reverse “R” indicator light