Yamaha SRX700G, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
When you ride your snowmobile, you must know and use
the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may
result if you ignore any of the following.
Before operating
1. Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels before oper-
ating this snowmobile. Become familiar with all of the
operating controls and their function. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do
not understand.
2. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on
public streets, roads, or highways. Such use is pro-
hibited by law, and you could collide with another
vehicle.
3. This snowmobile is designed to carry the OPERA-
TOR ONLY.
Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a passenger
can cause loss of control.
4. Do not operate the snowmobile after drinking alcohol
or taking drugs. Your ability to operate the snowmo-
bile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always
perform the pre-operation checks on pages 6-1–6-8
before starting the engine. Check the throttle, brake,
and steering for proper operation every time before
starting the engine. Make sure that the throttle lever
moves freely and it returns to the home position when
it is released.
6. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine.
Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake
applied. This may overheat the brake disc and reduce
braking ability.
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