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To start out and accelerate
1. With the engine idling, release the parking brake.
2. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The V-belt
clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate.
WARNING
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The operator should always keep both hands on the
handlebar. Never put your feet outside the running
boards. Avoid high speeds until you have become
thoroughly familiar with your snowmobile and all of
its controls.
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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and
apply the brake gently—not suddenly.
WARNING
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Many surfaces such as ice and hard-packed snow
require much longer stopping distances. Be alert,
plan ahead, and begin decelerating early.
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Improper use of the brake can cause the drive
track to lose traction, reduce control, and
increase the possibility of an accident.
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Turning
For most snow surfaces, “body English” is the key to
turning.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn
the handlebar in the desired direction. As you do so, put
your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn
and lean your upper body into the turn.
This procedure should be practiced at low speed many
times, in a large flat area with no obstacles. Once you
have learned this technique, you should be able to per-
form it at higher speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more
as the turn gets sharper or is made at higher speeds.
Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttle
changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements,
or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may
cause the snowmobile to tip.
If your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more
into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let
off on the throttle or steer to the outside of the turn.
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