Ski-Doo 2006 RT series, Operator'S Manual

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6) Brake Lever
Located on the left hand side of handlebar. When squeezed, the
brake is applied. When released, it automatically returns to its orig-
inal position. Braking effect is proportional to the pressure applied
on the lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage.
7) Parking Brake Lever
Located on left hand side of handlebar. Parking brake should be used
whenever snowmobile is parked.
Whenever parking brake is applied and engine is running, injection
oil level/parking brake pilot lamp lights up to remind you that it is
engaged.
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WARNING
Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before operating
the snowmobile. When you ride the vehicle, brake pads that
are caused to drag by a continuous pressure on the lever may
cause damage to the brake system and cause loss of braking
capacity and/or fire.
To engage mechanism
Squeeze brake lever and maintain while pulling locking lever with a
finger in the desired locking position. When brake lever is held at
halfway the parking brake should be fully applied.
To release mechanism
Squeeze brake lever. Locking lever will automatically return to its
original position. Always release parking brake before riding.
8) Handlebar
The handlebar controls the steering of the snowmobile. As the han-
dlebar is rotated to right or left, the skis are turned right or left to
steer the snowmobile.
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WARNING
Fast reverse while turning, could result in loss of stability and
control.
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