Ice Or Icy Surface; Hard-Packed Snow; Operation On Surfaces Other Than Snow Or Ice - Yamaha PZ500D Owner's Manual

ICE OR ICY SURFACE

Operating on ice or icy surfaces can be very dangerous.
Traction for turning, stopping or starting is much less than
that on snow.
WARNING
When you have to operate on ice or icy surfaces, drive
slowly and cautiously. Avoid rapid acceleration, turn-
ing or braking. Steering is minimal and uncontrolled
spins are an ever-present danger.

HARD-PACKED SNOW

It can be more difficult to negotiate on hard-packed snow
as both skis and track do not have as much traction. Avoid
rapid acceleration, turning or braking.
OPERATION ON SURFACES OTHER THAN SNOW OR
ICE
Operation of your snowmobile on surfaces other than ice
or snow should be avoided. Operation under such condi-
tions will damage or result in rapid wear of the ski runners,
drive track, slide runners and drive sprockets. Operation of
the machine under the following conditions 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 runner 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 lubricat-
ing ability. Drive track and all slide rail systems require
lubrication (snow or water) between the plastic runners
and the metal track inserts. In the absence of lubrication,
the plastic runners will rapidly wear and in severe cases,
literally melt away, and the drive track will be subjected to
damage and/or failure.
Also, traction aids such as studs, cleats etc., may cause
further track damage and/or failure.
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