Strap (Pz50Mt); Driving - Yamaha PZ50RTD Owner's Manual

around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
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Strap (PZ50MT)

The strap should be used only by experienced
operators to assist them when traverse (side-
hill) riding.
1. Strap
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WARNING
Improper use of the strap on the handlebar
can result in severe injury or death.
Use the strap only as an operator grip
●
point when needed to shift weight uphill
to maintain balance during traverse
(side-hill) riding. Only experienced oper-
ators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
Keep the right hand on the right handle-
●
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
Ride cautiously while using the strap.
●
Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
●
bile.
Do not use the strap as a mounting point
●
for cargo or accessories.
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Driving

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WARNING
Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMA-
TION" section on page 16 and the "Riding
your snowmobile" section on page 48
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
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WARNING
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
●
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
Be sure to press the drive select switch
●
only while the engine is idling.
Make sure that the reverse indicator
●
light comes on and remains on, and that
the area behind the snowmobile is clear
before reversing. Watch behind.
Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning
●
when operating the snowmobile in re-
verse.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
1. While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position by pressing the
drive select switch. Make sure that the
drive indicator light or the reverse indica-
tor light flashes, and then remains on.
Once the indicator light for the selected
position remains on, the snowmobile can
be driven. NOTICE: Do not shift from
drive to reverse or from reverse to
drive while the snowmobile is moving,
as the drive train could be damaged.
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Operation
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