Lynx RADIEN DEEP SNOW 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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34 SAFETY INFORMATION
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Unless there has been a fresh snowfall you can expect
“washboard” and snowdrift conditions. Taken at exces-
sive speeds, such conditions can be physically harmful.
Slow down. Hold on the handlebar and assume a post-
ing position. Feet should be under the body assuming a
crouched position to absorb any jarring effect. On longer
stretches of “washboard” trails, the kneeling position of
one knee on the seat can be adopted. This provides a
certain amount of comfort, while at the same time keeps
the body loose and capable of vehicle control. Beware
of hidden rocks or tree stumps partially hidden by a re-
cent snowfall.
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In deep “powder” snow, your vehicle could begin to
“bog” down. If this occurs, turn in as wide an arc as pos-
sible and look for a firmer base. If you do get “bogged”,
and it happens to everyone, do not spin your track as
this makes the vehicle sink deeper. Instead, turn the en-
gine off, get off and move the back of the vehicle onto
new snow. Then tramp a clear path ahead of the ve-
hicle. A few feet will generally suffice. Restart the en-
gine. Assume the standing position and rock the vehicle
gently as you steadily and slowly apply the throttle. De-
pending on whether the front or rear end of the vehicle
is sinking, your feet should be placed on the opposing
end of the running boards. Never place foreign material
beneath the track for support. Do not allow anyone to
stand in front of, or to the rear of, the snowmobile with
the engine running. Stay away from the track. Personal
injury will result if contact is made with the revolving
track.
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Traveling frozen lakes and rivers can be fatal. Avoid
waterways. If you are in an unfamiliar area, ask the local
authorities or residents about the ice condition, inlets,
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