Ski-Doo Grand Touring, Operator'S Manual

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1) Throttle Lever
Located on the right hand side of handlebar and designed to be
thumb activated. When squeezed, it increases the engine speed and
engages the transmission. When released, engine speed returns au-
tomatically to idle.
2) Brake Lever
Located on the left hand side of handlebar. When squeezed, the
brake is applied. When released, it automatically returns to its original
position. Braking effect is proportional to the pressure applied on the
lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage.
3) Parking Brake Locking Lever or Button
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 en-
gaged.
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WARNING
Throttle lever must operate easily and smoothly. It must return
to idle position when released.
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WARNING
Make sure brake lever lock is fully disengaged before operat-
ing the snowmobile.
When you ride the vehicle, brake 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.
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