RIDING THE VEHICLE
ator’s careful and safe operation of the
vehicle. In addition, “body english” is
limited with a passenger, and the op-
erator can sometimes see more of the
trail ahead than the passenger. There-
fore, smooth starting and stopping are
required with a passenger, and the op-
erator must slow down. The operator
must also warn the passenger about
side hills, bumps, branches, etc. An
unforeseen bump can leave you pas-
senger-less. Remind your passenger
to lean into the turn with you, without
causing the vehicle to topple. Be ex-
tremely careful, go more slowly and
check the passenger frequently.
WARNING
When riding with a passenger:
– Braking ability and steering
control are reduced. Decrease
speed and allow extra space to
maneuver.
– Adjust suspension according to
weight.
For complete information on how to
adjust the suspension, please refer to
the
TUNE YOUR RIDE
subsection.
Use extra caution and go even more
slowly with a young passenger. Check
frequently to make certain the child has
a firm grip and is properly positioned
with his feet on the running boards.
Terrain/Riding Variations
Groomed Trail
On a maintained trail, sitting is the
most preferred riding position. Do not
race and, above all, keep to the right
hand side of the trail. Be prepared
for the unexpected. Observe all trail
signs. Do not zigzag from one side of
the trail to the other.
Ungroomed Trail
Unless there has been a fresh snow-
fall you can expect “washboard” and
snowdrift conditions. Taken at exces-
sive speeds, such conditions can be
physically harmful. Slow down. Hold
on the handlebar and assume a post-
ing position. Feet should be under the
body assuming a crouched position to
absorb any jarring effect. On longer
stretches of “washboard” trails, the
kneeling position of one knee on the
seat can be adopted. This provides a
certain amount of comfort, while at the
same time keeps the body loose and
capable of vehicle control. Beware of
hidden rocks or tree stumps partially
hidden by a recent snowfall.
Deep Snow
In deep “powder” snow, your vehicle
could begin to “bog” down. If this oc-
curs, turn in as wide an arc as possible
and look for a firmer base. If you do get
“bogged”, and it happens to everyone,
do not spin your track as this makes the
vehicle sink deeper. Instead, turn the
engine off, get off and move the back
of the vehicle onto new snow. Then
tramp a clear path ahead of the vehi-
cle. A few feet will generally suffice.
Restart the engine. Assume the stand-
ing position and rock the vehicle gently
as you steadily and slowly apply the
throttle. Depending on whether the
front or rear end of the vehicle is sink-
ing, your feet should be placed on the
opposing end of the running boards.
Never place foreign material beneath
the track for support. Do not allow any-
one to stand in front of, or to the rear
of, the snowmobile with the engine
running. Stay away from the track.
Personal injury will result if contact is
made with the revolving track.
Frozen Water
Traveling frozen lakes and rivers can be
fatal. Avoid waterways. If you are in
an unfamiliar area, ask the local author-
ities or residents about the ice condi-
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