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Paddle Track (On Equipped
Models)
These models are equipped with a Power
Claw style track which is specially
designed for use in powder snow riding
conditions. When the Power Claw track
is operated in hard-packed snow condi-
tions, it will run slightly slower than a
standard track and it will accelerate wear
strip wear. To decrease the amount of
wear strip wear, slower speeds must be
maintained when operating on hard-
packed trails. Accelerated wear strip
wear caused by operating a Power Claw
track on hard-packed snow conditions is
NOT covered under Yamaha warranty
policy.
NOTE: If operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions, it is rec-
ommended that Ice Scratchers be
installed to reduce wear strip wear
and engine overheating.
Reverse Operation
The electrical reverse function offers the
operator the convenience of being able to
back up the snowmobile rather than having
to turn the snowmobile around by hand.
This feature, under most situations, should
not be used to free a stuck snowmobile as
it will tend to dig the skis deeper into the
snow. Always use minimal speed when
operating in reverse and come to a com-
plete stop before shifting from either for-
ward to reverse or reverse to forward.
Shifting Into Reverse
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NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
(deflection) is important for the
reverse function to operate prop-
erly. If the belt is too tight, difficulty
in engaging reverse will be experi-
enced.
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into reverse.
2. With the engine at idle (under 2500
RPM) and the snowmobile at a com-
plete stop, press and release the
reverse switch button.
NOTE: The snowmobile must be
at a complete stop and the engine
running under 2500 RPM before the
system will allow shifting.
3. When reverse is engaged, a reverse
icon will illuminate on the deluxe
digital gauge and a reverse alarm
will sound.
Operating in Reverse
1. When shifting into reverse, always
wait for the reverse icon to illumi-
nate and the reverse alarm to sound
before backing up.
NOTE: The reverse function is can-
celled whenever the engine is shut
off.
2. After shifting from reverse to for-
ward (or from forward to reverse),
apply the throttle slowly and evenly
to allow the driven pulley to engage
properly.
Reverse Switch Button
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as it
is hard on the drive system.
WARNING
Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the button is in the
desired position.
CAUTION
After reversing in deep powder
snow conditions, make sure the
snowflap does not become “caught
up” in the track. Track and/or snow-
flap damage may occur.
CAUTION
If the snowmobile is equipped with
ice scratchers, the scratchers must
be disengaged or component dam-
age will occur.
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