Operation
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around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
ESU1140A
Driving
WARNING
EWS00301
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 6 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 33
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
WARNING
EWS00323
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
Be sure to press the drive select switch
only while the engine is idling.
Make sure that the reverse indicator
light comes on and remains on, and that
the area behind the snowmobile is clear
before reversing. Watch behind.
Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning
when operating the snowmobile in re-
verse.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
1.
While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position by pressing the
drive select switch. Make sure that the
drive indicator light or the reverse indica-
tor light flashes, and then remains on.
Once the indicator light for the selected
position remains on, the snowmobile can
be driven.
NOTICE:
Do not shift from
drive to reverse or from reverse to
drive while the snowmobile is moving,
as the drive train could be damaged.
[ECS00852]
TIP
If the indicator light keeps flashing, the snow-
mobile is not correctly shifted into drive or re-
verse. If this occurs, applying a little throttle
while applying the brake will help the trans-
mission to engage.
TIP
The reverse buzzer beeps while the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
2.
While squeezing the brake lever, release
the parking brake by moving the parking
brake lever to the right, and then release
the brake lever.
1. Drive select switch
2. Drive indicator light “
”
3. Reverse indicator light “
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