Pre Operation Check - Polaris 120 XC Rider's Safety Manual And Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

PRE OPERATION CHECK

WARNING
Teach the operators to perform the following Pre-Operation Check before
starting the engine each time before they ride. If they do not check their
machine properly before riding, they could be seriously injured or killed.
Check the throttle for proper operation.
Check the throttle safety switch for proper operation.
Check the brake for proper operation.
Make sure the seat is locked into place.
Make sure the track and skis are not frozen to the ground.
An adult should check the gas and oil levels for the rider and
add more, if necessary.
Make sure the hood is latched.
Make sure headlight and taillight are working properly.
Make sure all three ways to stop the engine are functioning.
These checks should become automatic for your child before each ride.
It is up to you, the adult, to instill in your child the importance of per-
forming this Pre-Operation Check before they operate the snowmobile.
A more detailed description of these checks is found in the following
"Operation Warnings" section and also in the Rider's Section on
pages R--7 and R--8.
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