Driving - Yamaha VK10X Owner's Manual

Operation
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Driving

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WARNING
Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMA-
TION" section on page 1 and the "Riding
your snowmobile" section on page 29
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
NOTE:
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
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WARNING
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
G
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
Be sure to turn the shift lever to "D", "R"
G
or "L" until it stops completely and only
while the engine is idling.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when
G
the shift lever is set to the "L" position.
Make sure that the area behind the
G
snowmobile is clear before reversing.
Watch behind.
Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning
G
when operating the snowmobile in re-
verse.
1. While the engine is idling, select the de-
sired operating position ("D", "R", or "L")
by pulling the shift lever out, turning it to
the position, and then releasing it.
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1. "D" Drive (forward)
2. "R" Reverse
3. "L" Low (forward)
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CAUTION:
Do not shift from forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward while the snow-
mobile is moving. Otherwise, the drive
system could be damaged.
NOTE:
The reverse buzzer beeps while the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
2. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
3. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the
snowmobile.
4. Turn the handlebar in the desired direc-
tion.
5. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the
snowmobile.