Ski-Doo 2005 REV series, Operator'S Manual

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Never ride after consuming drugs or alcohol or if you feel tired or
ill. Operate your snowmobile prudently.
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Speeding can be fatal. In many cases, you cannot react or respond
quickly enough to the unexpected. Always ride at a speed which
is suitable to the trail, weather conditions and your own ability.
Know your local rules. Speed limit may be in effect and meant to
be observed.
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Snowmobile can carry a passenger only if it is equipped with a 2-up
or 3-up seat including a single hand grip (seat strap) or a double
hand grip (rear passenger grab handles).
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The passenger (s) must be able to completely lean is feet on the
footrests and keep his hands on the grab handles or seat strap at
all times when he is seated on the snowmobile.
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In an emergency, the snowmobile engine can be stopped by ac-
tivating the engine cut-out switch, pulling the tether cord cap or
turning off the key.
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Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets,
roads or highways. In most States and Provinces, it is considered
an illegal operation.
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Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement and
return to idle position before starting engine.
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Always engage parking brake when vehicle is not in use.
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Always stop the engine before refueling. Fuel is inflammable and
explosive under certain conditions. Always work in a well-venti-
lated area. Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the
vicinity. Open cap slowly. If a differential pressure condition is no-
ticed (whistling sound heard when loosening fuel tank cap) have
vehicle inspected and/or repaired before further operation. Do not
overfill or top off the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm
area. As temperature increases, fuel expands and might overflow.
Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle. Periodically ver-
ify fuel system.
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Never run the engine in a non-ventilated area and/or if vehicle is
left unattended.
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Never operate the engine without belt guard securely installed or,
with hood or access/side panels open or removed. Never run the
engine without drive belt installed. Running an unloaded engine
such as without drive belt or with track raised, can be dangerous.
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Unless otherwise specified, never run the engine when the track
is raised off the ground or with the hood opened or removed.
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Maintain your snowmobile in top mechanical condition at all times.
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