YOUTH SECTION Know Your Snowmobile 1. Hood - The hood covers the moving and hot parts of the engine and must be securely latched before you ride the snowmobile. 2. Headlight - The headlight is always on when the engine is running. It helps others see you when you’re riding during daylight, but it’s not supposed to be strong enough to help you see in the dark. Drive your snowmobile only in the daylight. 3. Windshield - Always keep your windshield clean so you can see where you’re driving. 4. Handlebar - The handlebar is connected to the skis. When you turn the handlebar, the skis turn in the same direction. 5. Flag - The flag helps other people see where you’re riding.
Your snowmobile is smaller than an adult snowmobile, so it’s harder to see. Never remove the flag from your snowmobile. 6. Seat and Storage - When the engine isn’t running, you can take the seat cushion off and put things under the seat in the special compartment. 7. Taillight - The taillight is always on when the engine is running. It will help others see you when you’re riding. 8. Snow Flap - The snow flap keeps snow, ice or other things from flying out behind your snowmobile. 9. Track - The engine makes the track turn. The turning track makes your snowmobile go forward. Never get close to a moving track.
Never wear clothing that could get caught in a moving track, like a long scarf or baggy clothing. Tie up long hair. 10. Skis - The skis turn your snowmobile in the same direction that you turn the handlebar. 17