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Control functions
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Make sure that the drive guard is tight-
ened securely before operating the
snowmobile to protect against severe
injury or death from a broken V-belt or
other part should it come off the snow-
mobile while it is in operation.
NOTICE
ECS00930
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Never run the engine with the V-belt re-
moved. Clutch components can be dam-
aged.
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Be careful not to scratch the windshield
when removing or installing the drive
guard.
The drive guard is designed to protect the V-
belt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or
come loose.
The drive guard is located behind the left side
cover. (See page 46 for removal procedures.)
To remove the drive guard
1.
Pull out the drive guard locking pin from
the drive guard rear holder.
2.
Lift up the rear of the drive guard as
shown, and then pull the guard rearward
to remove it.
To install the drive guard
1.
Fit the front slots in the drive guard over
the projections on the drive guard front
holder.
2.
Align the slots in the rear of the drive
guard with the projections on the drive
guard rear holder, and then insert the
drive guard locking pin into the holder as
shown.
1. Drive guard
2. Drive guard locking pin
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1. Drive guard
1. Drive guard
2. Drive guard locking pin
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