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A direct climb could present problems.
Choose the standing position, accel-
erate before you start the climb and
then reduce throttle pressure to pre-
vent track slippage.

In either case, vehicle speed should
be as fast as the incline demands.
Always slow down as you reach the
crest. If you cannot proceed further,
don't spin your track.

Turn the en-

gine off, free the skis by pulling them
out and downhill, place the rear of the
snowmobile uphill restart the engine
and ease it out with slow even throttle
pressure. Position yourself to avoid
tipping over, then descend.

Downhill

Downhill driving requires that you
have full control of your vehicle at all
times.

On steeper hills, keep your

center of gravity low and both hands
on the handlebar.

Maintain slight

throttle pressure and allow the ma-
chine to run downhill with the engine
operating. If a higher than safe speed
is reached, slow down by braking but
apply the brake with frequent light
pressure.

Never jam the brake and

lock the track.

Side Hill

When crossing a side hill or travers-
ing up or downhill, certain procedures
must be followed. All riders should
lean towards the slope as required
for stability. The preferred operating
positions are the kneeling position,
with the knee of the down hill leg
on the seat and the foot of the up-
hill leg on the running board, or the
posting position. Be prepared to shift
your weight quickly as needed. Side
hills and steep slopes are not recom-
mended for a beginner or a novice
snowmobiler.

Slush

Slush should be avoided at all times.
Always check for slush before start-
ing across any lake or river. If dark
spots appear in your tracks, get off the
ice immediately. Ice and water can be
thrown rearward into the path of a fol-
lowing snowmobile. Getting a vehicle
out of a slush area is strenuous and in
some cases, impossible.

Fog or Whiteouts

On land or water, fog or visibility-
limiting snow can form. If you have
to proceed into the fog or heavy snow,
do so slowly with your lights on and
watch intently for hazards. If you are
not sure of your way, do not proceed.
Keep a safe distance behind other
snowmobilers to improve visibility
and reaction time.

Unfamiliar Territory

Whenever you enter an area that is
new to you, drive with extreme cau-
tion.

Go slow enough to recognize

potential hazards such as fences or
fence posts, brooks crossing your
path, rocks, sudden dips, guy wires
and countless other obstacles which
could result in a termination of your
snowmobile ride.

Even when fol-

lowing existing tracks, be cautious.
Travel at a speed so you can see what
is around the next bend or over the
top of the hill.

Bright Sunshine

Bright sunny days can considerably re-
duce your vision. The glare from sun
and snow may blind you to the ex-
tent that you cannot easily distinguish
ravines, ditches or other obstacles.
Goggles with colored lenses should
always be worn under these condi-
tions.

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