Hard-Packed Snow; Operation On Surfaces Other Than Snow Or Ice - Yamaha MM700H Owner's Manual

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, or 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 under the following condi-
tions should be avoided at all costs:
1. Dirt
2. Sand
3. Rocks
4. Grass
5. Bare pavement
Other conditions that should be avoided
for the sake of drive track and slide run-
ner life are:
1. Glare ice surfaces
2. Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand
All the above conditions have one thing in
common in regard to drive track and slide
runners; little or no lubricating ability.
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 subjected to damage or
failure.
Also traction aids such as studs, cleats,
etc., may cause further track damage or
failure.
(snow or water)
WARNING
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Drive track damage or failure could
result in loss of braking ability and
snowmobile control, which could cause
an accident.
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Always check the drive track for
damage or maladjustment before
operating the snowmobile.
G Do not operate the snowmobile if
you find damage to the drive track.
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CAUTION :
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Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operat-
ing on ice or hard-packed snow will rap-
idly wear the slide runners.
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