YETI SNOWMX USER MANUAL
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HINTS AND TIPS
• Before going out on a ride, make sure to bring
along the following: 12, 13, 15, 16-mm sockets
and wrenches; 3, 5, and 6-mm Allen keys; an ax,
a shovel, a tow cable, a container of fuel, a
screwdriver type pry bar and an adjustable
wrench.
• Generally, the slower you go, the better the
traction will be.
• On excursions on unknown or remote terrain,
make sure to have with you a cellular or satellite
phone, a first aid kit and spare parts.
• When riding off trails, always be cautious of
potential hidden obstacles.
• In deep snow, do not intentionally spin the track
(track spins while bike remains stationary). This
could cause the bike to get stuck.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
CAUTION: A break-in period is necessary to allow
system components to settle and adjust to each other.
During the break-in period (8 hours or 160 km),
follow these recommendations
:
• During break-in,
avoid
operating in dry and
clean conditions such as icy trails, gravel,
asphalt or sand.
•
Progressively
increase bike speed and
acceleration.
•
Pay
attention to any abnormal noise or odor.
• A
GOOD
break-in period must be done in a
lubricated environment such as a groomed trail
or soft snow.
• A
BAD
break-in period can generate smoke,
odors of burned rubber or plastic as well as
plastic deposits on track clips.
CAUTION:
Non-compliance
with
the
usage
recommendations can lead to a warranty claim refusal.
CAUTION: The owner / rider is responsible for
following the recommended scheduled maintenance
described in this manual.
CAUTION: Reduce your speed at all times; a
Conversion System installed on a motorcycle does
not have the same absorption capacity as a tire.
CAUTION: Do not operate at high speed or
continuously during extended periods, in dry
conditions such as icy trails, gravel, sand, or on
asphalt. This can cause extreme heat and can melt
down suspension / track components. If you detect
any smoke or odor of burned rubber / plastic, stop
the bike and let the track cool.
PRE-USE VERIFICATION
CAUTION: Before each ride make sure that the
System’s wheels and moving parts are free and that
they are not frozen or stuck on the frame.
CAUTION: Verify that the motorcycle’s air intake is
well adapted to weather conditions and is not
blocked by snow accumulation.
VERIFICATION
Install. Hour 1 Hour 8
Visual Inspection
x
x
x
Track Tension
x
x
x
Belt Tension
x
x
x
Chain Tension
x
x
x
Torque - fork clamp
bolts
x
x
x
Torque - Bolts on
System
x
x
x
Angle of Attack
x
x
x
WARNING
Riding a bike equipped with a Conversion System
differs from riding a two-wheeled bike. We
strongly recommend following the safety
guidelines provided below to prevent any
accident and/or serious malfunction that could
impact the rider, bike or Conversion System.
WARNING
Jumping with a bike equipped with a Conversion
System is not recommended. The System was
not designed for this type of operation. A bike
equipped with a System must never be used for
races, rallies, jumps, stunts, acrobatics or any
other extreme applications.
WARNING
When travelling in groups, riders following a
motorcycle equipped with a Conversion System
should be warned of dangerous objects that can
potentially be propelled by a tracked motorcycle.
