Ski-Doo Tundra Series, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Venturing out alone with your snowmobile could also be hazardous. You could
run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile. Remember, your
snowmobile is capable of traveling further in half an hour than you may be able
to walk in a day. Use the “buddy system”. Always ride with a friend or member
of your snowmobile club. Even then, tell someone where you are going and the
approximate time you plan to return.
– Meadows sometimes have low areas where water accumulate and freezes
over in winter. This ice is usually glare ice. Attempting to turn or brake on
this surface could cause your vehicle to spin out of control. Never brake or
attempt speeding or turning on glare ice. If you do happen to travel over such a
condition, reduce speed by carefully releasing the throttle.
– Never “jump” with your snowmobile.
– While on safari, do not “gun” the throttle. Snow and ice can be thrown back into
the path of a following snowmobile. In addition, when “gunning” the throttle,
the vehicle digs into and leaves an irregular snow surface for others.
– Safaris are both fun and enjoyable but don't show off or overtake others in the
group. A less experienced operator might try to do the same as you and fail.
When riding with others, limit your abilities to the experience of others.
– In case of an emergency, press down on the engine emergency stop switch,
then apply brake.
– Always engage parking brake when vehicle is not in use.
– Never run the engine in a non-ventilated area and/or if vehicle is left unattended.
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Electric start models only: Never charge or boost a battery while installed on
snowmobile.
– E-TEC engines: Never attempt any fuel system or electrical system main-
tenance or repair. Any maintenance or repair of these systems must be
performed by an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
– Ensure the path behind is clear of obstacles or bystanders before proceeding in
reverse.
– Always remove the tether cord cap and key when vehicle is not in operation
in order to prevent accidental engine starting, to avoid unauthorized use by
children or others or theft.
– NEVER stand behind or near a rotating track. Debris could be projected causing
severe injuries. To remove packed snow or ice, stop engine, tilt and hold vehicle
on its side and use screwdriver from tool kit.
– Do not stud the track unless it has been approved for studs. At speed, a stud-
ded track that has not been approved for studs could tear and separate from ve-
hicle. See an authorized Ski-Doo dealer for current specific studding availability
and applications.
– You may stud the track on this vehicle model. However, you MUST only use the
BRP approved type stud for use on Ski-Doo snowmobiles. DO NOT EVER use
conventional studs because the track thickness is thinner then our standard
tracks. The stud could tear off of track and separate from vehicle.
– Always wear an approved helmet and follow the same dressing guidelines as
those recommended for the operator and described in this guide.
– Make sure that you are able to achieve a stable stance, both feet resting posi-
tively on the footboards of footrests with good grip, and that you are able to hold
on firmly to the handholds.
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