Lynx 800R E-TEC Operator'S Manual Download

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

– Venturing out alone with your snowmobile could also be hazardous. You could

run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile. Remember, your
snowmobile is capable of traveling further in half an hour than you may be able
to walk in a day. Use the “buddy system”. Always ride with a friend or member
of your snowmobile club. Even then, tell someone where you are going and the
approximate time you plan to return.

– Meadows sometimes have low areas where water accumulate and freezes

over in winter. This ice is usually glare ice. Attempting to turn or brake on
this surface could cause your vehicle to spin out of control. Never brake or
attempt speeding or turning on glare ice. If you do happen to travel over such a
condition, reduce speed by carefully releasing the throttle.

– Never “jump” with your snowmobile.
– While on safari, do not “gun” the throttle. Snow and ice can be thrown back into

the path of a following snowmobile. In addition, when “gunning” the throttle,
the vehicle digs into and leaves an irregular snow surface for others.

– Safaris are both fun and enjoyable but don't show off or overtake others in the

group. A less experienced operator might try to do the same as you and fail.
When riding with others, limit your abilities to the experience of others.

– In an emergency, the snowmobile engine can be stopped by pressing down on

the emergency engine stop switch or by pulling the tether cord cap from the en-
gine cut-off switch while applying brake.

– Always engage parking brake when vehicle is not in use.
– Never run the engine in a non-ventilated area and/or if vehicle is left unattended.
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Electric start models only:

Never charge or boost a battery while installed on

snowmobile.

– E-TEC engines: Never attempt any fuel system or electrical system main-

tenance or repair. Any maintenance or repair of these systems must be
performed by an authorized Lynx dealer.

– Never attempt any fuel system or electrical system maintenance or repair. Any

maintenance or repair of these systems must be performed by an authorized
Lynx dealer.

– Ensure the path behind is clear of obstacles or bystanders before proceeding in

reverse.

– Always remove the tether cord cap and key when vehicle is not in operation

in order to prevent accidental engine starting, to avoid unauthorized use by
children or others or theft.

– NEVER stand behind or near a rotating track. Debris could be projected causing

severe injuries. To remove packed snow or ice, stop engine, tilt and hold vehicle
on its side and use screwdriver from tool kit.

– Do not stud the track unless it has been approved for studs. At speed, a studded

track that has not been approved for studs could tear and separate from vehicle.
See an authorized Lynx dealer for current specific studding availability and appli-
cations.

– You may stud the track on this vehicle model. However, you MUST only use the

BRP approved type stud for use on Lynx snowmobiles. DO NOT EVER use con-
ventional studs because the track thickness is thinner then our standard tracks.
The stud could tear off of track and separate from vehicle.

– Always wear an approved helmet and follow the same dressing guidelines as

those recommended for the operator and described in this guide.

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