Strap; Driving - Yamaha VK PROFESSIONAL-II 2016 Owner's Manual

Operation
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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Strap

The strap should be used only by experi-
enced operators to assist them when tra-
verse (side-hill) riding.
1. Strap
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WARNING
Improper use of the strap on the handle-
bar can result in severe injury or death.
 Use the strap only as an operator grip
point when needed to shift weight uphill
to maintain balance during traverse
(side-hill) riding. Only experienced oper-
ators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
 Keep the right hand on the right handle-
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
 Ride cautiously while using the strap. Do
not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
 Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
bile.
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 Do not use the strap as a mounting point
for cargo or accessories.
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Driving

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WARNING
Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMA-
TION" section on page 8 and the "Riding
your snowmobile" section on page 33
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
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WARNING
 Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
 Be sure to turn the shift lever to "D", "R"
or "L" until it stops completely and only
while the engine is idling.
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mi/h) when
the shift lever is set to the "L" position.
 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 be-
fore riding.
1. While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position ("D", "R", or "L")
by pulling the shift lever out, turning it to
the position, and then releasing it.
NOTICE: Do not shift from forward to
reverse or from reverse to forward
while the snowmobile is moving, as
the drive train could be damaged.
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