Lynx RAVE RS SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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RIDING THE VEHICLE
How to Ride
Riding Gear
Proper snowmobile clothing should
be worn. It should be comfortable
and not too tight. Always check the
weather forecast before going on a
ride. Dress for the coldest weather
expected. Thermal underwear next to
the skin also provides a good insula-
tion.
Wear an approved helmet at all times
for safety and comfort. They pro-
vide both warmth and reduce injury.
A stocking type cap, balaclava and
face mask should always be carried
or worn. Goggles or a face shield that
attach to the helmet are indispensable.
Carry colored lens if your helmet is not
equipped so.
Hands should be protected by a pair
of snowmobile gloves or mitts which
have sufficient insulation and allow use
of thumbs and fingers for operation of
controls.
Rubber bottom boots with either a ny-
lon or a leather top, with removable felt
liners are best suited for snowmobil-
ing.
You should keep yourself as dry as pos-
sible when snowmobiling. When you
come indoors, take your snowmobile
suit and boots off and make certain
they dry properly.
Do not wear long scarfs and loose ap-
parels that could get caught in moving
parts.
What to Bring
First aid kit Mobile phone
Knife Spare spark plugs
Flashlight Friction tape
Trail map
Spare drive belt
Snack Toolkit
Rider Position (Forward Operation)
Your riding position and balance are
the two basic principles of making your
snowmobile go where you want it to.
When turning on the side of a hill, you
must be ready to shift body weight to
help it turn in the desired direction. You
must never attempt this maneuvering
by placing feet outside of the vehi-
cle. Experience will teach you how
much lean to put into turns at different
speeds and how much you will have
to lean into a slope to maintain proper
balance.
Generally, the riding position for best
balance and control is sitting. How-
ever, the posting, kneeling or standing
positions are also used under certain
conditions.
WARNING
Do not attempt any maneuvers if
they are beyond your abilities.
Sitting
Feet on the running boards, body mid-
way back on seat is an ideal position
when operating the snowmobile over
familiar, smooth terrain. Knees and
hips should remain flexible to absorb
shocks.
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Posting
A semi-sitting position with the body
off the seat and the feet under the body
in a sort of squatting posture, thus al-
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