Yamaha VK540EG Owner's Manual page 15

3. This machine is not designed for use on surfaces other
than snow or ice. Use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare
pavement may cause loss of control and may damage
the machine.
4. Avoid operating on glare ice, or on snow which has a lot
of dirt or sand mixed in. Operation under such condi-
tions will damage or result in rapid wear of ski runners,
drive track, slide runners and drive sprockets.
5. Always have other snowmobilers with you when going
on a ride. You may need help if you run out of fuel, have
an accident, or damage your snowmobile.
6. Many surfaces such as ice and hard-packed snow
require much longer stopping distances. Be alert, plan
ahead and begin decelerating early. The best braking
method on most surfaces is to release the throttle and
apply the brake gently—not suddenly.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Modifications made to the machine not approved by
Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment may
render your machine unsafe for use and may cause
severe personal injury. Modifications may also make
your machine illegal to use.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present such as
hot water and space heaters, open flame, spark, clothes
dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to "STORAGE" for important details if the
machine is to be stored for an extended period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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