Ski-Doo MX Z Iron Dog, Operator'S Manual

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RIDING THE VEHICLE
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, snow-
plow ridges, culverts or indistinguish-
able objects can be dangerous. You
can avoid them by wearing the proper
color lenses or face shields and by op-
erating at a lower speed.
Jumping can be a hazardous situation.
Be prepared before landing to absorb
the shock and brace yourself for the
impact. Knees must be flexed to act
as shock absorbers. If the trail does
suddenly drop away from you, crouch
(stand) towards the rear of the vehi-
cle and keep the skis up and straight
ahead. Apply partial throttle and brace
yourself for the impact. Knees must
be flexed to act as shock absorbers.
Turning
Depending on terrain conditions, there
are two preferred ways to turn or cor-
ner a snowmobile. For most snow
surfaces, “body english” is the key to
turning. Leaning towards the inside of
the turn and positioning body weight
on the inside foot will create a “bank-
ing” condition beneath the track. By
adopting this position and positioning
yourself as far forward as possible,
weight will be transferred to the inside
ski.
On occasion, you will find that the only
way to turn the vehicle about in deep
snow is to pull the snowmobile around.
Do not over-exert yourself. Get assis-
tance. Remember to always lift using
your legs as opposed to your back.
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Road Crossing
In some cases, you will be approach-
ing the road from a ditch or snowbank.
Choose a place where you know you
can climb without difficulty. Use the
standing position and proceed with
only as much speed needed to crest
the bank. Stop completely at the top
of the bank and wait for all traffic to
clear. Judge the drop to the roadway.
Cross the road at a 90° angle. If you en-
counter another snowbank on the op-
posite side, position your feet near the
rear of the vehicle. Remember, your
snowmobile is not designed to oper-
ate on bare pavement and steering on
this type of surface is more difficult.
Railroad Crossing
Never ride on railroad tracks. It is il-
legal.
Railroad tracks and railroad
rights-of-way are private property. A
snowmobile is no match for a train.
Before crossing a railroad track, stop,
look and listen.
Night Rides
The amount of natural and artificial
light at a given time can effect your
ability to see or to be seen. Nighttime
snowmobiling is delightful. It can be
a unique experience if you acknowl-
edge your reduced visibility. Before
you start, make certain your lights
are clean and work properly. Drive
at speeds that will allow you to stop
in time when you see an unknown or
dangerous object ahead. Stay on es-
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