Yamaha VK10X, Owner'S Manual

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Control functions
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WARNING
EWS00060
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Always set the parking brake before at-
tempting to start the engine.
●
Never run the snowmobile with the park-
ing brake applied. This may overheat the
brake disc and reduce braking ability.
ESU12560
Shift lever
The shift lever is used to shift your snowmo-
bile into drive, reverse, or low. After coming to
a complete stop, pull the shift lever out, turn it
to the desired position (“D”, “R”, or “L”), and
then release it.
NOTE:
Make sure that the shift lever is completely
shifted into position.
CAUTION:
ECS00740
Do not shift from forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward while the snow-
mobile is moving. Otherwise, the drive
system could be damaged.
ESU10710
Shroud latches
To open the shroud, unhook the shroud latch-
es, and then slowly raise the shroud forward
until it stops. When closing the shroud, slowly
lower it to its home position, and then hook the
shroud latches.
CAUTION:
ECS00140
Make sure that all cables and wires are in
place when closing the shroud.
WARNING
EWS00080
●
Do not drive the snowmobile with the
shroud open, unlatched, or removed.
●
Keep your body and clothing away from
rotating parts when servicing with the
shroud open.
●
Do not touch the hot muffler and engine
during or immediately after operation.
1. Shift lever
2. “D” Drive (forward)
3. “R” Reverse
4. “L” Low (forward)
1. Shroud latch
2. Shroud
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