Polaris 120 XC Rider's Safety Manual And Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual page 42

OPERATION
NOTE: It is up to you, the parent, to teach your child the proper and safe way to
ride a snowmobile. You must set boundaries and adhere to them, keeping your
child's safety foremost in your mind. Never allow your child to operate this machine
without adult supervision.
Speed/Performance Regulation
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary for an adult to regulate the speed
and acceleration potential of the snowmobile. Moving the governor lever spring
is the adjustment used to control performance. Use the following procedure to set
the performance level.
CAUTION
Always wait for the engine to cool down if it has been running. Touching a
hot engine can cause serious burns.
1. For maximum performance,
move governor spring to hole #3.
2. For minimum performance move
governor spring to hole #1.
Pre-Starting
Before starting the engine, always refer to all safety warnings pertaining to snow-
mobile operation. Never start the snowmobile without checking all components to
be sure of proper operation. See Operation Warnings beginning on page A--24.
Important safety items include, but are not limited to:
D Throttle system
D Brake system
D Steering system
These systems must be checked each time before starting the engine. Incorrect
adjustments, damage, or excessive wear due to neglect could result in personal
injury and/or damage to the snowmobile.
A--24
3
1
Governor
Spring