Owner's manual

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ADULT SECTION
Operation Warnings
n Check brake lever travel
Measure the clearance
between the lever and brake
block. Inspection should be
made with the lever
firmly depressed.
Distance A should be no
more than 3/4″ (1.9 cm).
Excessive travel indicates
a need to adjust the brake cable.
Refer to the mechanical brake adjustment information on page 61.
n Make sure the hood is securely latched
The hood of the snowmobile protects the operator from moving and hot
parts as well as aiding i n sound emission control and various other func-
tions. Under no circumstances should your snowmobile be operated with
the hood open or removed.
n Test stop switch operation
Start the engine and push t he stop switch down to test for proper
operation. The engine should immediately stop running.
n Test tether switch operation
Start the engine and disconnect the tether switch to test for proper
operation. The engine should immediately stop running.
n Remove the ignition key
Don’t tempt someone to steal or ride your snowmobile without
permission by leaving the key in the ignition.
n Check lights
Start the engine and check that both the headlight and taillight are
operating.
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