Ski-Doo Skandic LT 2002, Operator'S Manual

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1) Throttle Lever
Located on the right side of handlebar. When compressed, it controls
the engine speed and the engagement of the transmission. When
released, engine speed returns automatically to idle.
2) Brake Lever
Located on the left side of handlebar. When compressed, the brake
is applied. When released, it automatically returns to its original po-
sition. Braking effect is proportional to the pressure applied on the
lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage.
CAUTION: Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed
stops will cause an overheated brake system. This overheated
condition could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire.
3) Parking Brake Button or Lever
Located on left side of handlebar. Parking brake should be used when-
ever 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.
CAUTION: Make sure parking brake is fully disengaged before
operating the snowmobile. Otherwise, brake system may overheat
leading to sudden loss of brakes and/or fire.
MECHANICAL BRAKE
To engage mechanism, squeeze brake lever and maintain while pull-
ing button with the other hand. There are 2 retaining notches on but-
ton lever; pull button until it locks on a notch then release brake lever.
To release mechanism, squeeze brake lever then fully push parking
brake button. Always release parking brake before riding.
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