Driving - Yamaha RS Venture RST9NJ Owner's Manual

around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
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Driving

EWS00301
WARNING
Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMA-
TION" section on page 5 and the "Riding
your snowmobile" section on page 46
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
EWS00311
WARNING
 Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
 Be sure to slide the shift lever to "FWD"
or "REV" until it stops completely and
only while the engine is idling.
 Make sure that the area behind the
snowmobile is clear before reversing.
Watch behind.
 Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning
when operating the snowmobile in re-
verse.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
1. To select the desired operating position,
pull the shift lever out, slide it to "FWD" or
to "REV" until it stops, and then release
it. NOTICE: Do not shift from "FWD" to
"REV" or from "REV" to "FWD" while
the snowmobile is moving, as the
drive train could be damaged.
RST1NTF / RST1NTFY
1. Pull out.
2. Slide to "FWD" (forward).
3. Release.
1. Pull out.
2. Slide to "REV" (reverse).
3. Release.
RST9N
1. Pull out.
2. Slide to "FWD" (forward).
3. Release.
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