Riding Your Snowmobile; Getting To Know Your Snowmobile; Learning To Ride Your Snowmobile - Yamaha VK540EG 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 techniques well before attempting more difficult
maneuvers.
Riding your new snowmobile can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. But it is
essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the
snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy
riding safely. Before you begin to ride, be sure you have
read this Owner's Manual completely and understand
the operation of the controls.
Pay particular attention to the safety information on page
3-1 ~ 3-3.
Please read all warning and caution labels on your snow-
mobile. Also read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook
originally supplied with your machine.

LEARNING TO RIDE YOUR SNOWMOBILE

Before you ride, always perform the pre-operation checks
listed on page 8-1 ~ 8-3. The short time spent checking the
condition of the machine will be rewarded with added
safety and a more reliable snowmobile. Always wear the
proper clothing for both warmth and to help protect you
from injury if an accident occurs.
Become familiar with this snowmobile at slow speeds,
even if you are an experienced operator. Do not attempt
to operate at maximum performance until you are totally
familiar with the machine's handling and performance
characteristics.
The beginning operator should select a large, flat area to
become familiar with the snowmobile. Make sure that this
area is free of obstacles and other traffic. You should
practice control of the throttle and brake, and master
turning techniques in this area before trying more difficult
terrain.
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