Ski-Doo EXPEDITION TUV, Руководство оператора

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Deep Snow
In deep “powder” snow, your vehicle
could begin to “bog” down. If this oc-
curs, turn in as wide an arc as possi-
ble and look for a firmer base. If you
do get “bogged”, and it happens to
everyone, do not spin your track as
this makes the vehicle sink deeper. In-
stead, turn the engine off, get off and
move the back of the vehicle onto new
snow. Then tramp a clear path ahead
of the vehicle. A few feet will gener-
ally suffice. Restart the engine. As-
sume the standing position and rock
the vehicle gently as you steadily and
slowly apply the throttle. Depending
on whether the front or rear end of
the vehicle is sinking, your feet should
be placed on the opposing end of the
running boards. Never place foreign
material beneath the track for support.
Do not allow anyone to stand in front
of, or to the rear of, the snowmobile
with the engine running. Stay away
from the track. Personal injury will re-
sult if contact is made with the revolv-
ing track.
Frozen Water
Traveling frozen lakes and rivers can
be fatal.
Avoid waterways. If you
are in an unfamiliar area, ask the lo-
cal authorities or residents about the
ice condition, inlets, outlets, springs,
fast moving currents or other haz-
ards. Never attempt to operate your
snowmobile on ice that may be too
weak to support you and the vehicle.
Operating a snowmobile on ice or icy
surfaces can be very dangerous if you
do not observe certain precautions.
The very nature of ice is foreign to
good control of a snowmobile or any
vehicle. Traction for starting, turning
or stopping is much less than that
on snow. Thus, these distances can
be multiplied manyfold.
Steering is
minimal, and uncontrolled spins are
an ever present danger. When oper-
ating on ice, drive slowly with caution.
Allow yourself plenty of room for
stopping and turning. This is especial-
ly true at night.
Hard Packed Snow
Don't underestimate hard packed
snow. It can be difficult to negotiate
as both skis and track do not have as
much traction. Best advice is to slow
down and avoid rapid acceleration,
turning or braking.
Uphill
There are two types of hills you can en-
counter — the open hill on which there
are few trees, cliffs or other obstacles,
and a hill that can only be climbed di-
rectly. On an open hill, the approach
is to climb it by side hilling or slalom-
ing. Approach at an angle. Adopt a
kneeling position. Keep your weight
on the uphill side at all times. Main-
tain a steady, safe speed. Continue
as far as you can in this direction, then
switch to an opposite hill angle and rid-
ing position.
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