Special Procedures; Towing Another Snowmobile; Emergency Starting Procedure - Lynx RAVE RS SERIES Operator's Manual

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Towing Another
Snowmobile
If a snowmobile is disabled and must
be towed use a rigid tow bar. Remove
the drive belt from the disabled snow-
mobile, refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
and tow at moderate speed.
Always remove the drive
NOTICE
belt of the snowmobile that is to be
towed to prevent damage to its belt
and drive system.
In an emergency situation only, if a rigid
tow bar is not available, a rope can be
used provided you proceed with extra
caution. In some areas, it may be ille-
gal to do so. Check with state or local
authorities.
Remove the drive belt, attach the rope
to the ski legs (spindles), have some-
one sit on the towed snowmobile to ac-
tivate the brake, and tow at low speed.
In order to prevent dam-
NOTICE
age to the steering system, never
attach the tow rope to the ski loops
(handles).
WARNING
Never ride at high speed when
towing a disabled snowmobile.
Proceed slowly with extra caution.
Emergency Starting
Procedure
The engine can be started with an
emergency starter rope.
Remove drive belt guard.
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DRIVE BELT
in the
section
WARNING
Do not wind starting rope around
your hand. Hold rope by the han-
dle only. Do not start the snowmo-
bile by the drive pulley unless it is
a true emergency situation. Have
the snowmobile repaired as soon
as possible.
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Attach one end of emergency rope to
rewind handle.
NOTE: The spark plug socket can be
used as an emergency handle.
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Attach the other end of emergency
rope to a starter clip.