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Never “jump” your snowmobile. This should be left to profession-
al stunt men. Don’t show off. Be responsible.
Stay sober.
Safe riders don’t ride under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Drinking and driving demonstrates a most irresponsible
attitude not only to others but to yourself. Legislators and the pop-
ulation in general don’t tolerate it for good reason and Ski-Doo
doesn’t either!
Wildlife compliments your snowmobiling day. Snowmobile tracks
provide firm ground over which animals can travel from area to
area. Do not violate this privilege by chasing or harassing wildlife.
Fatigue and exhaustion can lead to death. Avoid areas posted for
the protection or feeding of wildlife.
If you happen to be fortunate enough to see an animal, stop your
snowmobile and observe quietly.
Excessive speeding can be fatal. In many cases, you cannot react
or respond quickly enough to the unexpected. Ride at a speed
which is suitable to the trail and weather conditions. If a maximum
speed is posted, observe it.
A poorly maintained snowmobile itself can be a potential hazard.
Excessively worn components could render the vehicle complete-
ly inoperative. Keep the snowmobile in good working condition at
all times. Follow your daily, weekly and monthly routine mainte-
nance and lubrication procedures as detailed in your
Operator’s
Guide
. Consult a snowmobile dealer or acquire a shop manual and
proper tools and equipment if other repairs or service is required.
Raising the rear of your snowmobile while the engine is running
could cause snow, ice or debris to be thrown back at an observer.
Never raise the rear of the vehicle while the engine is running. To
clear or inspect the track, stop the engine, tilt the vehicle on its
side and remove blockage with a piece of wood or branch. Never
allow anyone near a rotating snowmobile track. Do not stud the
track!
While on safari, do not “gun” the throttle. Snow and ice can be
thrown back into the path of a following snowmobile. In addition,
when “gunning” the throttle, the vehicle digs into and leaves an
irregular snow surface for others.
Safaris are both fun and enjoyable but don’t show off or overtake
others in the group. A less experienced operator might try to do
the same as you and fail. When riding with others, limit your abil-
ities to the experience of others.
Always cover your snowmobile when leaving it overnight or during
extended periods of inactivity. This will protect from freezing as
well as retain appearance.
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