Safety information ESU10183 G Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied. This may over- heat the brake disc and reduce braking abil- ity. While using your snowmobile As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your snowmobile. When you ride your snowmo- bile, you must know and use the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following. Before you operate your snowmobile G This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets, roads, or highways. Such use is prohibited by law, and you could collide with another vehicle.
G Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels. Become familiar with all of the operating controls and their function. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion you do not understand. G This snowmobile is designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Passengers are pro- hibited. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of control. G Wear protective clothing. Wear an ap- proved helmet, and a face shield or gog- gles. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of gloves or mittens that will permit use of your thumbs and fin- gers for operation of the controls. G Be careful where you ride. There may be obstacles hidden beneath the snow.
Stay on established trails to minimize your expo- sure to hazards. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride off of established trails. Hit- ting a rock or stump, or running into wires could cause an accident and injury. G Do not operate the snowmobile after or while drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your ability to operate the snowmobile is re- duced by the influence of alcohol or drugs. Prepare your snowmobile G This snowmobile is not designed for use on surfaces other than snow or ice. Use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may damage the snowmobile.
G Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Failure to in- spect or maintain the vehicle properly in- creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. See page 27 for a list of pre-operation checks. G Always ride with other snowmobilers when going on a ride. You may need help if you run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile. 3