Safety Information - Yamaha PZ500D Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

When you ride your snowmobile, you must know and use
the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may
result if you ignore any of the following.
Before Operating
1. Read the Owner's Manual and all labels before operat-
ing this machine. Become familiar with all of the oper-
ating controls and their function. Consult a Yamaha
dealer about any control or function you do not under-
stand.
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2. This machine was not manufactured for use on public
streets, roads, or highways. Such use is prohibited by
law, and you could collide with another vehicle.
3. PZ500 and PZ500ML are designed to carry the OP-
ERATOR ONLY.
Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a passenger can
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cause loss of control.
4. Do not operate the machine after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs. Your ability to operate the machine is
reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. For safety and proper care of the machine, always
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perform the pre-operation checks on pages 6-1 ~
6-8 before starting the engine. Check the throttle,
steering and brake operation every time before starting
the engine. Be sure the throttle lever moves freely and
it returns to the idle position when it is released.
6. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine.
Never drive the machine with the parking brake ap-
plied. This may overheat the brake disc and reduce
braking ability.
7. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the machine when
starting, inspecting or adjusting the machine. A broken
track, track fittings or debris thrown by the track could
be dangerous to the operator or bystanders.
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