Ski-Doo REV GEN4, 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 another. 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, snowplow ridges, culverts or indis-
tinguishable objects can be dangerous. You can avoid them by wear-
ing the proper color lenses or face shields and by operating 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 vehicle 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 corner 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
“banking” 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 assistance. Remember to always lift using your legs
as opposed to your back.
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