To Start Out And Accelerate; Braking; Turning - Yamaha VK540EG Owner's Manual

Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page
7-1 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 centrifugal
clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate.
WARNING
The operator should always keep both hands on the
handlebars. Never put your feet outside the running
boards. Avoid higher speeds until you have become
thoroughly familiar with your Snowmobile and all of its
controls.

BRAKING

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

TURNING

For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to
turning.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn the
handlebars in the desired direction. As you do so, put
your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn
852-001
and lean your upper body into the turn.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed many
times in a large flat area with no obstacles. Once you have
learned this technique, you should be able to perform it at
higher speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more as the turn
gets sharper or is made at higher speeds.
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