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SAFETY MEASURES
Observe the Following Warnings:
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For vehicles with a parking brake, always engage brake when ve-
hicle is not in use.
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Throttle mechanism should be checked for free movement before
starting engine.
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In an emergency, the snowmobile engine can be stopped by acti-
vating the emergency cut-out button, pulling the tether cord or
turning off the key. Note that only the electric start models have
an ignition key.
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Engine should be running only when guard is secured in place.
Never run the engine without drive belt installed. Running an un-
loaded engine such as without drive belt or with track raised, can
prove to be dangerous.
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Never run the engine with the hood opened or removed.
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Maintain your snowmobile in top mechanical condition at all times.
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Your snowmobile is not designed to be operated on public streets,
roads or highways. In most States and Provinces, it is considered
an illegal operation.
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Electric start models only: Never charge or boost a battery while
installed on snowmobile.
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Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake cables and housings.
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Only perform procedures as detailed in this guide. Unless other-
wise specified, engine should be turned OFF and cold for all lubri-
cation, adjustment and maintenance procedures.
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Some snowmobiles are designed for the driver only and no provi-
sions have been made for a passenger.
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The performance of this snowmobile may significantly exceed that
of other snowmobiles you have operated. Therefore, use by nov-
ice or inexperienced operators is not recommended.
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The engine and components used in a particular model should not
be used on other models. Use of Rotax
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snowmobile engines in
other than SKI-DOO snowmobiles is not recommended or autho-
rized by Bombardier Inc.
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Most components of this snowmobile are built with parts dimen-
sioned in the metric system. Most fasteners are metric and must
not be replaced by customary fasteners or vice versa.
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Do not stud the track.
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