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SAFETY MEASURES
Observe the Following Warnings:
The performance of some snowmobiles may significantly exceed
that of other snowmobiles you have operated. Therefore, use by
novice or inexperienced operators is not recommended.
Basic training is required for the safe operation of any snowmobile.
Study your
Operator’s Guide
paying particular attention to cautions
and warnings. Join your local snowmobile club: its social activities
and trail systems are planned for both fun and safety. Obtain basic
instructions from your snowmobile dealer, friend, fellow club mem-
ber or enroll in your state or provincial safety training program.
Know the local laws regarding snowmobiles and be aware of the
liability, property damage and insurance laws relating to your
equipment.
Always keep right hand side of the trail.
Always keep a safe distance from other snowmobiles and bystand-
ers.
Jumping a snowmobile is an unsafe and dangerous practice.
Know your snowmobile and exercise prudence suitable for any
power driven machine. Common sense, proper handling and rou-
tine maintenance will result in a safer and enjoyable use. Check
your machine before each ride.
Always make a pre-start inspection BEFORE you turn on the igni-
tion.
If you are a parent, you must be the judge of your child’s capability
to understand, to operate and to control a snowmobile. Warn
against speeding, over confidence and carelessness. Never let chil-
dren snowmobile unsupervised.
Snowmobiles are used in many areas and in many snow condi-
tions. Not all models perform the same in similar conditions. Al-
ways consult your snowmobile dealer when selecting the snow-
mobile model for your particular needs and uses.
Injury or death may result to the snowmobile operator, passenger
or bystander if the snowmobile is used in risky conditions which
are beyond the driver’s, passenger’s or snowmobile’s capabilities
or intended use.
Remember, promotional material may show risky maneuvers per-
formed by professional riders under ideal and/or controlled condi-
tions. You should never attempt any such risky maneuvers if they
are beyond your level of riding ability.
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