Safety In Maintenance - BOMBARDIER Ski-Doo Elan 1982 Operator's Manual

SAFETY IN MAINTENANCE
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be
checked for free movement before
starting engine.
• Engine should be funning only when
pulley guard is secured in place.
• Never run engine without drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded en-
gine can prove to be dangerous.
• Never run the engine when the track
is raised off the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine
with the hood removed.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always
manipulate in a well ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline
fumes are noticed while driving, the
cause should be determined and
corrected without delay.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mecha-
nical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive sur-
faces. On such surfaces abnormal
and excessive wear of critic-al parts
is inevitable.
• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks. etc., could
severely affect the stability and safe-
ty of your vehicle. Avoid adding on
accessories that alter the basic vehi-
cle configuration.
• The snowmobile engine can be
stopped by activating the emergen-
cy cut -out switch, tether switch or
by turning off the key.
• Whenever the vehicle IS parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long peri-
od, it is suggested to protect It against
the inclemency of the weather with
a snowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle and/or
brake cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures as detailed
in this manual. Unless otherwise
specified
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engine should be turned
OFF for all lubrication and mainte-
nance procedures.
• Clean and check operation of the
headlight, taillight and brake light.
Please read and understand all war-
nings and cautions in this manual
and on the vehicle.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF RESALE.
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