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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Be Seated and in Position to Control the Vehicle
Improper riding position may seriously r educe your ability to
control the machine and may result in serious injury or death.
Always be properly seated and in position to control your vehicle.
WARNING
Operating a snowmobile requires skill and balance for proper control.
Rider positions may vary from person to person as each b ecomes more
skilled; but under most conditions, the proper position is to be seated
with feet on the running boards, and comfortably positioned for proper
throttle, brake, and steering control.
Use of a backrest may hinder your weight shifting ability. This
could affect your ability to control this r ider-active vehicle in
certain extreme driving situations.
WARNING
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
For your safety, always ride i n a group of other s nowmobilers. Always
tell someone where you’re going and how long you expect to be gone.
If it isn’t possible to ride with others, and you must travel into remote
areas, a lways carry s urvival equipment that’s appropriate to the
conditions you may encounter. Such equipment may include, but is
not limited to: extra clothing, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, food and
water, a signaling mirror, a means of building a fire, and a two-way
radio or cellular telephone.