Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Riding Downhill
When riding downhill, shift your weight to the rear of the machine and
reduce your speed to a minimum. Apply just enough throttle to keep
the clutch engaged, allowing the engine’s compression to help slow the
machine and keep it from rolling freely downhill.
Do Not Operate Engine With Clutch Guard Removed
The clutch guard is designed to protect the operator from metal parts if
the clutch should fail. Although the chance of failure is extremely
remote, don’t defeat the purpose of the guard by removing it. It’s
provided for your safety.
Do Not Operate Engine With Drive Belt Removed
Any servicing that requires operation without a belt must be performed
by your dealer. Operation of the engine with the belt removed may
result in personal injury or damage to the engine.
When driving on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding
the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat, which may
result in brake failure.
Excessive or repetitive use of the brakes for high speed stops will
also cause an overheated brake system. This condition may lead
to a sudden loss of brakes and/or fire and may result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING