BRP Lynx 1200 4-TEC 900 ACE 2018, Original Operator'S Manual

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TRACTION ENHANCING PRODUCTS
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OVERSTEERING
Understeering
In certain conditions, the use of studs
on the track could make the snowmo-
bile prone to understeering if the skis
are not equipped with more aggressive
ski carbide runners, see illustration.
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UNDERSTEERING
Controlled Driving
A balanced combination of carbide ski
runners and studs on the track ensures
adequate control and better handling,
see illustration.
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CONTROLLED DRIVING
Acceleration
Using studs on the track will allow your
sled to accelerate better on packed
snow and ice but will have no notice-
able effect on soft snow. This can
cause sudden variations in traction
under certain conditions.
WARNING
To prevent surprises that could
lead to a loss of control of the
snowmobile:
– Always go easy on the throttle.
– NEVER try to spin the track to
make the rear of the snowmo-
bile skid.
This could cause debris or ice to be
thrown violently backwards, pos-
sibly injuring others nearby or on
snowmobiles behind you.
Braking
As in the case of acceleration, using
studs on the track will give you better
braking capacity on packed snow or
ice but will have no noticeable effect
on soft snow. Braking may thus vary
suddenly under certain conditions.
Be sure to use restraint in braking to
keep from blocking the track in order to
avoid surprises that could lead to a loss
of control.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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