Ski-Doo Skandic SWT 2013, Operator'S Manual

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RIDING THE VEHICLE
What to Bring
First aid kit Provided tool kit
Flashlight Spare drive belt
Friction tape
Spare spark plugs
Knife Snack
Mobile phone Trail map
Rider Position (Forward Operation)
Your riding position and balance are
the two basic principles of making your
snowmobile go where you want it to.
When turning on the side of a hill, you
and your passenger must be ready to
shift body weight to help it turn in the
desired direction. Driver and passen-
ger(s) must never attempt this ma-
neuvering by placing feet outside of
the vehicle. Experience will teach you
how much lean to put into turns at dif-
ferent speeds and how much you will
have to lean into a slope to maintain
proper balance.
Generally, the riding position for best
balance and control is sitting. How-
ever, the posting, kneeling or standing
positions are also used under certain
conditions.
WARNING
Do not attempt any maneuvers if
they are beyond your abilities.
Sitting
Feet on the running boards, body mid-
way back on seat is an ideal position
when operating the snowmobile over
familiar, smooth terrain. Knees and
hips should remain flexible to absorb
shocks.
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Posting
A semi-sitting position with the body
off the seat and the feet under the body
in a sort of squatting posture, thus al-
lowing the legs to absorb the shocks
when traveling over uneven terrain.
Avoid abrupt stops.
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Kneeling
This position is achieved by placing
one foot firmly on the running board
and the opposite knee on the seat.
Avoid abrupt stops.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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