Lynx Yeti 550, Operator'S Manual

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Nature is wonderful but don't let it
distract your attention from driving.
If you want to truly appreciate win-
ter's scenery, stop your snowmo-
bile on the side of the trail so that
you don't become a hazard to oth-
ers.
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Fences represent a very serious
threat for both you and your snow-
mobile. Give a wide berth to tele-
phone poles or posts.
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Hidden wires unseen from a dis-
tance can cause serious accidents.
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Always wear an approved safety
helmet, eye protection and a face
shield. This also applies to your
passenger.
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Be aware of inherent risks associ-
ated with riding off trails, such as
avalanche and other natural or man
made hazards or obstacles.
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Avoid road traveling. If you must
do so, and it is permitted, reduce
speed. The snowmobile is not de-
signed to operate or turn on paving.
When crossing a road, make a full
stop, then look carefully in both di-
rections before crossing at a 90° an-
gle. Be wary of parked vehicles.
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Tailgating another snowmobile
should be avoided. If the snow-
mobile in front of you slows for any
reason, its driver and passenger
could be harmed through your ne-
glect.
Maintain a safe stopping
distance between you and the
snowmobile in front of you. De-
pending on the terrain condition,
stopping may require a little more
space than you think. Play it safe.
Be prepared to use evasive driving.
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Venturing out alone with your snow-
mobile could also be hazardous.
You could run out of fuel, have an
accident, or damage your snowmo-
bile. Remember, your snowmobile
is capable of traveling further in half
an hour than you may be able to
walk in a day. Use the “buddy sys-
tem”. Always ride with a friend or
member of your snowmobile club.
Even then, tell someone where you
are going and the approximate time
you plan to return.
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Meadows sometimes have low ar-
eas where water accumulate and
freezes over in winter. This ice is
usually glare ice.
Attempting to
turn or brake on this surface could
cause your vehicle to spin out of
control.
Never brake or attempt
speeding or turning on glare ice. If
you do happen to travel over such
a condition, reduce speed by care-
fully releasing the throttle.
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Never “jump” with your snowmo-
bile. This should be left to profes-
sional stunt men. Don't show off.
Be responsible.
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While on safari, do not “gun” the
throttle.
Snow and ice can be
thrown back into the path of a
following snowmobile. In addition,
when “gunning” the throttle, the
vehicle digs into and leaves an ir-
regular snow surface for others.
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Safaris are both fun and enjoyable
but don't show off or overtake
others in the group. A less experi-
enced operator might try to do the
same as you and fail. When riding
with others, limit your abilities to
the experience of others.
Operation
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Always make a pre-start inspection
BEFORE you turn on the ignition.
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