Hard-Packed Snow; Operation On Surfaces Other Than Snow Or Ice - Yamaha VK540V Owner's Manual

ing rapidly. Steering is minimal and
uncontrolled spins are an ever-present
danger.
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Hard-packed snow

It can be more difficult to negotiate on
hard-packed snow as both the skis and
drive track do not have as much traction
as when the snowmobile is operated on
fresh snow. Avoid rapid acceleration,
turning, and braking.
Operation on surfaces other than
snow or ice
Operation of your snowmobile on sur-
faces other than snow or ice should be
avoided. Operation under such conditions
will damage or result in rapid wear of the
ski runners, drive track, slide runners,
and drive sprockets. Operation of the
snowmobile on the following surfaces
should be avoided at all times:
1. Dirt
2. Sand
3. Rocks
4. Grass
5. Bare pavement
Other surfaces that should be avoided for
the sake of drive track and slide runner
life are:
1. Glare ice surfaces
2. Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand
All of the above surfaces have one thing
in common in regard to drive track and
slide runners; little or no lubricating abil-
ity. Drive track and all slide rail systems
require lubrication
between the slide runners and the slide
metal. In the absence of lubrication, the
slide runners will rapidly wear and in
severe cases, literally melt away, and the
drive track will be subject to damage or
failure.
(snow or water)
Also traction aids such as studs, cleats,
etc., may cause further track damage or
failure.
WARNING
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Drive track damage or failure could
result in loss of braking ability and
snowmobile
cause an accident.
● Always check the drive track for
damage or maladjustment before
operating the snowmobile.
● Do not operate the snowmobile if
you find damage to the drive track.
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NOTICE
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Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operat-
ing on ice or hard-packed snow will
rapidly wear the slide runners.
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