Operation
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Strap
The strap should be used only by experienced
operators to assist them when traverse (side-
hill) riding.
WARNING
EWS00290
Improper use of the strap on the handlebar
can result in severe injury or death.
●
Use the strap only as an operator grip
point when needed to shift weight uphill
to maintain balance during traverse
(side-hill) riding. Only experienced oper-
ators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
●
Keep the right hand on the right handle-
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
●
Ride cautiously while using the strap.
Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
●
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
bile.
●
Do not use the strap as a mounting point
for cargo or accessories.
ESU12575
Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 5 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 30
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWS00631
●
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
●
Be sure to turn the shift lever to “D”, “R”
or “L” until it stops completely and only
while the engine is idling.
●
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mi/h) when
the shift lever is set to the “L” position.
●
Make sure 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.
1.
While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position (“D”, “R”, or “L”)
by pulling the shift lever out, turning it to
the position, and then releasing it.
NOTICE:
Do not shift from forward to
reverse or from reverse to forward
while the snowmobile is moving, as
the drive train could be damaged.
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