Ski-Doo 2006 RF series, Operator'S Manual

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Slush
Slush should be avoided at all times.
Always check for slush before start-
ing 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 Whiteouts
On land or water, fog or visibility-limit-
ing snow can form. If you have to pro-
ceed 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 re-
duce 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
always be worn under these condi-
tions.
Unseen Obstruction
There may be obstructions hidden
beneath the snow. Driving off estab-
lished trails and in the woods requires
reduced speed and increased vigi-
lance. Driving too fast in an area can
make even minor obstacles very haz-
ardous. 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
caused by running into wires in the
fields, guy wires next to poles and
roads, and into chains and wires used
as road closures. Slow speeds are a
must.
Obstacles and Jumping
Unplanned jumps of snowdrifts,
snowplow ridges, culverts or indistin-
guishable objects can be dangerous.
You can avoid them by wearing the
proper color lenses or face shields and
by operating at a lower speed.
Jumping a snowmobile is an unsafe
and dangerous practice. However, if
the trail does suddenly drop away from
you, crouch (stand) towards the rear
of the vehicle and keep the skis up
and straight ahead. Apply partial throt-
tle and brace yourself for the impact.
Knees must be flexed to act as shock
absorbers.
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