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SNOWMOBILE CONTROLS
Steering
— The steering handlebar assembly controls the direction
of travel of the snowmobile. As the handlebar is rotated to right or
left, the skis are turned in the direction of intended travel. Proper
shifting of your body weight helps in turning. Occasionally check your
steering system to be sure its movement is unrestricted.
Throttle
— The function of the throttle control, which is located on
the right side of the handlebar, is to regulate the speed of your snow-
mobile. When the spring-loaded lever is depressed, gasoline and air
enters the engine and permits it to speed up. When the pressure is
released from the throttle lever, the engine returns to idle speed and
the snowmobile will slow and come to a stop.
Brake
— The brake control, located on the left side of the handlebar,
operates the brake mechanism on the drive train. The system is ac-
tivated by applying steady pressure to the control lever which slows
down or stops the snowmobile. The amount of pressure applied de-
termines how quickly the snowmobile slows down or stops.
Emergency stop switch
— All snowmobiles are equipped with an
emergency stop switch so the operator has a convenient and alter-
nate system that will provide instantaneous interruption of the en-
gine ignition system. This stops the engine immediately. The switch
is readily accessible for activation by the operator’s right hand from
the normal steering position.
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