Operation
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around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
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Strap (FX10M53S/FX10M62S)
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.
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Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 5 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 40
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
WARNING
EWS00310
●
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
●
Be sure to slide the shift lever to “FWD”
or “REV” until it stops completely and
only while the engine is idling.
●
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.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
1.
To select the desired operating position,
pull the shift lever out, slide it to “FWD” or
to “REV” until it stops, and then push it
back in.
NOTICE:
Do not shift from
“FWD” to “REV” or from “REV” to
“FWD” while the snowmobile is mov-
ing, as the drive train could be dam-
aged.
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