Riding Your Snowmobile; Getting To Know Your Snowmobile; Learning To Ride Your Snowmobile; To Start Out And Accelerate - Yamaha RX10J Owner's Manual

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Riding your snowmobile

Getting to know your snowmobile

A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and
your riding position and your balance are
the two basic factors of maneuvering your
snowmobile.
Riding your snowmobile requires skills
acquired through practice over a period of
time. Take the time to learn the basic tech-
niques well before attempting more difficult
maneuvers.
Riding your new snowmobile can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours
of pleasure. However, it is essential to
familiarize yourself with the operation of
the snowmobile to achieve the skill neces-
sary to enjoy riding safely. Before operating
the snowmobile, read this Owner's Manual
completely and understand the operation
of the controls.
Pay particular attention to the safety infor-
mation on pages 3-1–3-3. Please read all
warning and caution labels on your snow-
mobile. Also, read the Snowmobiler's
Safety Handbook that is supplied with your
snowmobile.

Learning to ride your snowmobile

Before you ride, always perform the pre-
operation checks listed on pages 8-1–8-3.
The short time spent checking the condi-
tion of the snowmobile will be rewarded
with added safety and a more reliable
snowmobile. Always wear the proper cloth-
ing for both warmth and to help protect you
from injury if an accident occurs.
Become familiar with operating your snow-
mobile at low speeds, even if you are an
experienced rider. Do not attempt to oper-
ate at maximum performance until you are
totally familiar with the snowmobile's han-
dling and performance characteristics.
Set the parking brake and follow the
instructions on pages 7-1–7-2 to start the
engine. Once it has warmed up, you are
ready to begin riding your snowmobile.

To start out and accelerate

1. With the engine idling, release the
parking brake.
2. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The V-belt clutch will engage and you
will start to accelerate.
WARNING
@
The operator should always keep both
hands on the handlebar. Never put your
feet outside the running boards. Avoid
high speeds until you have become
thoroughly familiar with your snowmo-
bile and all of its controls.
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Braking

When slowing down or stopping, release
the throttle and apply the brake gently—not
suddenly.
WARNING
@
G Many surfaces such as ice and hard-
packed snow require much longer
stopping distances. Be alert, plan
ahead, and begin decelerating early.
G
Improper use of the brake can cause
the drive track to lose traction,
reduce control, and increase the
possibility of an accident.
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