Lynx 800R E-TEC, Operator'S Manual

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RIDING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
Any passenger must be able to
firmly lay his feet on the footrests
and keep his hands on the grab
handles or seat strap at all times
when seated. Respecting those
physical criteria is important to en-
sure that the passenger is stable
and to reduce the risks of ejection.
The operator has a responsibility to en-
sure the safety of his passenger and
should inform the passenger about
snowmobiling basics.
WARNING
– Passengers must only sit on
designated passenger seats.
Never allow anyone to sit be-
tween the handlebar and the
operator.
– Each passenger seat must have
a strap or grab handles and
meet SSCC standards.
– Passengers and operators must
always wear DOT approved hel-
mets and warm clothing appro-
priate for snowmobiling. Make
sure that no skin is exposed.
– Once underway, if a passenger
feels uncomfortable or unse-
cure for any reason, he must not
wait, and tell the driver to slow-
down or stop.
Riding with passengers on board is dif-
ferent than riding alone. The operator
has the benefit of knowing what will
be the next maneuver and is able to
prepare himself accordingly. The oper-
ator also benefits from the support of
his grip on the handlebar. In contrast,
the passengers have to rely on the op-
erator’s careful and safe operation of
the vehicle. In addition, “body eng-
lish” is limited with passengers, and
the operator can sometimes see more
of the trail ahead than the passengers.
Therefore, smooth starting and stop-
ping are required with passengers, and
the operator must slow down. The op-
erator must also warn passengers of
side hills, bumps, branches, etc. An
unforeseen bump can leave you pas-
senger-less. Remind your passengers
to lean into the turn with you, without
causing the vehicle to topple. Be ex-
tremely careful, go more slowly and
check the passengers frequently.
WARNING
When riding with a passenger:
– Braking ability and steering
control are reduced. Decrease
speed and allow extra space to
maneuver.
– Adjust suspension according to
weight.
For complete information on how to
adjust the suspension, please refer to
the section of this Operator’s Guide en-
titled SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS
under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
and to the relevant label on the belt
guard.
Riding with a Child
On snowmobiles allowing two passen-
gers (with optional seat), if you have an
adult and a child for passenger, BRP
recommends that the child sits in the
center location. This allows an adult
sitting in the rear seat to keep a visual
contact with the child and hold him if
necessary. In addition, the child is best
protected against the wind and cold
temperature if seated in the center lo-
cation.
Use extra caution and go even more
slowly with a young passenger. Check
frequently to make certain the child has
a firm grip and is properly positioned
with his feet on the running boards.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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