Vehicle Operation 2. If the tires are frozen to the ground, pour warm water around them to melt the ice. ! WARNING Go slowly and be extra careful when riding on snow-covered or ice-cov- ered terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the vehicle. CAUTION Before riding, manually move the vehicle forward and backward to make certain that all wheels roll freely. ! WARNING 3. If the brakes are frozen, use a suitable heating device to thawout the brakes. Do not operate this vehicle on a fro- zen body of water. The vehicle could break through the ice causing seri- ous injury or death.
CAUTION Do not attempt to free frozen brakes by pouring warm water on the brake pads and housings. 4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov- ered or ice-covered area at slow speeds before driving on snow-cov- ered or ice-covered trails. „ NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry them by applying them several times while riding slowly. 5. Learn how the vehicle responds to steering and braking on the type of terrain to be encountered on the ride. „ NOTE: After riding through water, mud, snow, or slush, it is important to dry both brake systems before parking the vehicle. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE 23