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P P R R E E - - R R I I D D E E I I N N S S P P E E C C T T I I O O N N
Perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride to detect potential prob-
lems during operation. The pre-ride inspection can help you monitor
wear and deterioration before they become a problem. Correct any
problems that you discover to reduce the risk of an accident or a
malfunction.
B B e e f f o o r r e e S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g t t h h e e E E n n g g i i n n e e
1. Remove snow and ice from body including lights, seat, footrests,
controls and instruments.
2. Remove packed snow and ice from the rear suspension using the
wrench tool stored on the drive belt guard.
3. Verify that air silencer prefilter is free of snow.
4. Verify that skis and steering operate freely. Check corresponding
action of skis versus handlebar.
5. Check fuel and injection oil for levels and leaks. Replenish if neces-
sary and in case of any leaks; you should seek service from an au-
thorized BRP snowmobile dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
6. All storage compartments must be properly latched and they must
not contain any heavy or breakable objects. Hood and side panels
must be also properly latched.
7. Activate the throttle control lever several times to check that it oper-
ates easily and smoothly. It must return to idle position when
released.
8. Activate the brake lever and make sure the brake fully applies be-
fore the brake control lever touches the handlebar grip. It must fully
return when released.
9. Apply parking brake and check if it operates properly. Leave park-
ing brake applied.
10. Inspect drive belt condition and height. Refer to drive belt in main-
tenance procedures .
A A f f t t e e r r E E n n g g i i n n e e i i s s S S t t a a r r t t e e d d
For proper engine starting procedure, refer to the appropriate Engine
Starting Procedure .
1. Check headlights high beam and low beam, taillight, stop light and
pilot lamps operation.
N N O O T T E E : :
You may need to detach tether cord from your clothes to check lights.
In such a case, attach cord as soon as you get back at the controls of
the snowmobile.
2. Check the engine cut-off switch (by pulling tether cord cap) and
emergency engine stop switch operation.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Refer to Vehicle warm up and follow instructions.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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