Lynx BoonDocker 3900 2022, Operator'S Manual

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22 SAFETY INFORMATION
the front and rear of the snowmobile are out of balance due to an in-
correct combination of traction enhancing products, the snowmobile
may tend to oversteer or understeer, which could lead to a loss of
control.
Riding with a passenger or when carrying loads, the steering control
will also be reduced. Reduce speed and allow more space to turn.
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Always attach tether cord eyelet to clothing before starting the engine
to help ensure the engine stops should the operator fall off.
After riding, always remove the tether cord from the engine cut-off
switch to avoid unauthorized use by children or others and to prevent
starting in a closed environment (ex: garage).
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Braking performances may vary suddenly under certain conditions. Al-
ways remember that the snowmobile braking distance may be af-
fected when riding with a passenger and when loaded with cargo at
the rear. Never jam the brake and lock the track. Be sure to use re-
straint in braking to keep from blocking the track in order to avoid sur-
prises that could lead to a loss of control.
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. Re-
fer to
Enhancing Traction Control Products subsection for track stud-
ding application.
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Always engage parking brake before starting the engine. Parking
brake should be used whenever snowmobile is parked.
Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before operating the
snowmobile. When you ride the vehicle, brake pads that are caused to
drag by a continuous pressure on the lever may cause damage to the
brake system and cause loss of braking capacity or fire.
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Carrying loads affects the vehicle handling, stability and braking dis-
tance. Appropriate loading and weight distribution are therefore
important.
When carrying loads it is very important to follow the
recommendations:
GET FAMILIAR WITH THE SNOWMOBILE