Getting Ready To Safely Operate The Snoscoot - Yamaha SnoScoot SXR2NJ Operator's Manual

Getting Ready to Safely Operate the
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NOTE: This section and Operating
the SnoScoot section must be read
and explained to the youth/operator
by the owner/parent/guardian. Refer
to Control Locations or the snowmo-
bile while explaining this section.
Like most riders, you are anxiously wait-
ing to drive the snowmobile. Remember
that the snowmobile is not a toy. It must
be driven carefully at all times!
First, you must understand the controls,
know where the controls are, and know
how to use them correctly.
BRAKE LEVER — To slow
A.
down or stop the snowmobile, the
brake lever
(squeezed) toward the handlebar
grip.
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NOTE: When the brake is being
used, the throttle lever must be in
the idle (released) position.
THROTTLE LEVER — Controls
B.
the speed of the snowmobile. The
closer the throttle control lever is to
the handlebar grip (the more it is
squeezed), the faster the snowmo-
bile will go.
IGNITION SWITCH — When
C.
the key is in the OFF position, the
engine will neither start nor run. If
the key is in the RUN position, the
engine will start and run.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
D.
— If something happens that you do
not understand or if there is an emer-
gency, move the emergency stop
switch to the OFF (down) position to
immediately stop the engine.
Second, you must check several things
every time before the engine is started.
A. Make sure the brake lever works
properly (moves freely) by pulling
(squeezing) the brake lever and
releasing it several times.
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SnoScoot
should be pulled
B. Make sure the throttle lever works
properly (moves freely) and that it
snaps back to the idle position
quickly when it is released. The idle
position is when the throttle lever is
farthest away from the handlebar
grip. If the throttle lever does not
snap back quickly, the engine must
not be started and the throttle system
must be repaired.
C. Make sure that you wear all recom-
mended riding gear and have enough
clothes on to keep yourself warm but
NEVER wear clothes such as long
or loose scarves or long shoe laces
that could get caught in a moving
part of the snowmobile.
Third, make sure that you can answer yes
to all of the following questions before
each ride.
A. Do you have permission from the
owner or parent or guardian to oper-
ate the snowmobile?
B. Do you have an approved safety hel-
met on?
C. Are you wearing eye protection
(such as goggles or a visor)?
D. Are you dressed warmly enough?
E. Has your parent or guardian checked
to make sure you have enough gaso-
line?
F. Do the throttle lever and brake lever
move freely?
G. Are all shields and covers in the
right place and is the hood securely
latched?
H. Do you have a safe area to ride in? Is
the area free of rocks, fences, trees,
traffic, etc.?