Lynx RADIEN DEEP SNOW 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION 37
restricted to lower angle slopes. Wind formed cornices
should be avoided. Staying off unstable conditions is the
key to safe mountain riding. Probably most important is
to be aware of the conditions and dangers on a daily ba-
sis when in the mountains. Check local avalanche fore-
casts and threats each day before heading out to ride
and heed forecasters advice.
You should always carry a snow shovel, probe and ava-
lanche beacon while riding on mountains. We recom-
mend that all mountain riders take a local avalanche
safety training course to become more familiar with
snow conditions and learn how to properly use their
equipment.
Here are some web sites that can help you finding im-
portant information:
– US: www.avalanche.org
– Europe: www.avalanches.org
– Canada: www.avalanche.ca
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Slush should be avoided at all times. Always check for
slush before starting across any lake or river. If dark
spots appear in your tracks, get off the ice immediately.
Ice and water can be thrown rearward into the path of a
following snowmobile. Getting a vehicle out of a slush
area is strenuous and in some cases, impossible.
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On land or water, fog or visibility-limiting snow can form.
If you have to proceed into the fog or heavy snow, do so
slowly with your lights on and watch intently for hazards.
If you are not sure of your way, do not proceed. Keep a
safe distance behind other snowmobilers to improve vis-
ibility and reaction time.
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