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RIDING THE VEHICLE
WARNING
– Passengers must only sit on
designated passenger seats.
Never allow anyone to sit be-
tween the handlebar and the
operator.
– Each passenger seat must have
a strap or handholds and meet
SSCC standards.
– Passengers and operators must
always wear an approved hel-
mets and warm clothing appro-
priate for snowmobiling. Make
sure that no skin is exposed.
– Once underway, if a passenger
feels uncomfortable or inse-
cure for any reason, he must
not wait, and tell the driver to
slowdown or stop.
Riding with passengers on board is dif-
ferent than riding alone. The operator
has the benefit of knowing what will
be the next maneuver and is able to
prepare himself accordingly. The oper-
ator also benefits from the support of
his grip on the handlebar. In contrast,
the passengers have to rely on the op-
erator’s careful and safe operation of
the vehicle. In addition, “body eng-
lish” is limited with passengers, and
the operator can sometimes see more
of the trail ahead than the passengers.
Therefore, smooth starting and stop-
ping are required with passengers,
and the operator must slow down.
The operator must also warn passen-
gers of side hills, bumps, branches,
etc. An unforeseen bump can leave
you passenger-less. Remind your pas-
sengers to lean into the turn with you,
without causing the vehicle to topple.
Be extremely careful, go more slowly
and check the passengers frequently.
WARNING
When riding with a passenger:
– Braking ability and steering
control are reduced. Decrease
speed and allow extra space to
maneuver.
– Adjust suspension according to
weight.
For complete information on how to
adjust the suspension, please refer to
the
TUNE YOUR RIDE subsection.
Use extra caution and go even more
slowly with young passengers. Check
frequently to make certain the child has
a firm grip and is properly positioned
with his feet on the running boards.
Terrain/Riding Variations
Groomed Trail
On a maintained trail, sitting is the
most preferred riding position. Do not
race and, above all, keep to the right
hand side of the trail. Be prepared
for the unexpected. Observe all trail
signs. Do not zigzag from one side of
the trail to the other.
Ungroomed Trail
Unless there has been a fresh snow-
fall you can expect “washboard” and
snowdrift conditions. Taken at exces-
sive speeds, such conditions can be
physically harmful. Slow down. Hold
on the handlebar and assume a post-
ing position. Feet should be under the
body assuming a crouched position to
absorb any jarring effect. On longer
stretches of “washboard” trails, the
kneeling position of one knee on the
seat can be adopted. This provides a
certain amount of comfort, while at the
same time keeps the body loose and
capable of vehicle control. Beware of
hidden rocks or tree stumps partially
hidden by a recent snowfall.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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