YOUTH SECTION Know Your Snowmobile 6. Brake Lever - Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar to make your snowmobile slow down or stop. Always take your thumb off the throttle lever when you squeeze the brake lever. 7. Ignition Switch - The ignition switch key must be turned ON before pulling on the recoil starter handle to start your snowmobile. You can also use this key to turn off the engine. 8. Tether Strap/Switch - The tether strap must always be attached snugly to your right wrist and to your snowmobile every time you drive . If you fall off your snowmobile, the tether strap will pull away from the switch and the engine will stop.
Never ride without the tether strap attached to your right wrist and to your snowmobile. Be careful not to let the cord get tangled around the handlebars or any part of your body. 9. Hood Hold-Down Strap - There are two straps to hold down the hood of your snowmobile. They must always be latched before you start your machine. Always make sure the hood hold-down straps are latched before you ride. 15