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ESU03381
Driving
WARNING
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Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMATION” and
“Riding your snowmobile” sections carefully before
operating the snowmobile.
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NOTE:
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Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before
riding.
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1. Select the desired operating position by moving the
drive select lever.
1
“D” Drive (forward)
2
“R” Reverse
3
“L” Low (forward)
WARNING
@
●
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released
and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shift-
ing.
●
Be sure to move the drive select lever to forward
or reverse until it stops completely while the
engine is idling.
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Low must not be used for speeds exceeding 50
km/h (30 mph).
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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 reverse.
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NOTE:
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The reverse buzzer beeps while the drive select lever is
in reverse.
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2. Release the parking brake by squeezing the brake
lever.
3. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmo-
bile.
4. Turn the handlebar in the desired direction.
5. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile.
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