Lynx RAVE RS SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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RIDING THE VEHICLE
your track. Turn the engine off, free the
skis by pulling them out and downhill,
place the rear of the snowmobile uphill
restart the engine and ease it out with
slow even throttle pressure. Position
yourself to avoid tipping over, then de-
scend.
Downhill
Downhill driving requires that you have
full control of your vehicle at all times.
On steeper hills, keep your center of
gravity low and both hands on the han-
dlebar. Maintain slight throttle pres-
sure and allow the machine to run
downhill with the engine operating.
If a higher than safe speed is reached,
slow down by braking but apply the
brake with frequent light pressure.
Never jam the brake and lock the track.
Side Hill
When crossing a side hill or travers-
ing up or downhill, certain procedures
must be followed. All riders should
lean towards the slope as required for
stability. The preferred operating po-
sitions are the kneeling position, with
the knee of the down hill leg on the
seat and the foot of the uphill leg on
the running board, or the posting posi-
tion. Be prepared to shift your weight
quickly as needed. Side hills and steep
slopes are not recommended for a be-
ginner or a novice snowmobiler.
Slush
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 fol-
lowing snowmobile. Getting a vehicle
out of a slush area is strenuous and in
some cases, impossible.
Fog or Whiteout Conditions
On land or water, fog or visibility-lim-
iting 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 snowmo-
bilers to improve visibility and reaction
time.
Unfamiliar Territory
Whenever you enter an area that is
new to you, drive with extreme cau-
tion. Go slow enough to recognize
potential hazards such as fences or
fence posts, brooks crossing your
path, rocks, sudden dips, guy wires
and countless other obstacles which
could result in a termination of your
snowmobile ride. Even when fol-
lowing existing tracks, be cautious.
Travel at a speed so you can see what
is around the next bend or over the top
of the hill.
Bright Sunshine
Bright sunny days can considerably
reduce your vision. The glare from
sun and snow may blind you to the ex-
tent that you cannot easily distinguish
ravines, ditches or other obstacles.
Goggles with colored lenses should al-
ways be worn under these conditions.
Unseen Obstruction
There may be obstructions hidden
beneath the snow. Driving off es-
tablished trails and in the woods re-
quires reduced speed and increased
vigilance. Driving too fast in an area
can make even minor obstacles very
hazardous. Even hitting a small rock
or stump could throw your snowmo-
bile out of control and cause injury to
its riders. Stay on established trails
to reduce your exposure to hazards.
Be safe, slow down and enjoy the
scenery.
Hidden Wires
Always be on the lookout for hidden
wires, especially in areas that may
have been farmed at one time or an-
other. Too many accidents have been
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