BOMBARDIER Safari 377 1988 Operator's Manual page 4

SAFETY
MEASURES __________________________ _
Observe the following
precautions:
• Throttle mechanism should be check-
ed for free movement before starting
engine.
• Do not operate vehicle near snow mak-
ing equipment.
• Engine should be running only when
belt guard and/or pulley guard is se-
cured in place.
• Never run the engine without drive belt
installed. Running an unloaded engine
can prove to be dangerous.
• Never run the engine when the track
is raised off the ground.
• It can be dangerous to run engine with
the hood removed.
• Gasoline is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Always ma-
nipulate in a well ventilated area. Do
not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks in the vicinity. If gasoline fumes
are noticed while driving, the cause
should be determined and corrected
without delay.
• Maintain your vehicle in top mechan-
ical condition at all times.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be driven or operated on black top,
bare earth, or other abrasive surfaces.
On such surfaces abnormal and ex-
cessive wear of critical parts is inevi-
table.
• Your snowmobile is not designed to
be operated on public streets, road
or highways. In most States and
Provinces, it is considered an illegal
operation.
• Installation of other than standard
equipment, including ski-spreaders,
bumpers, pack racks, etc., could se-
verely affect the stability and safety
of your vehicle. Avoid adding on ac-
cessories that alter the basic vehicle
configuration.
• The snowmobile engine can be stop-
ped by activating the emergency cut-
out switch, tether switch or by turning
off the key.
• Whenever the vehicle is parked out-
doors, overnight or for a long period,
it is suggested to protect it against
the inclemency of the weather with a
snowmobile cover.
• Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake
cables and housings.
• Only perform procedures as detailed in
this manual. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, engine should be turned OFF for
all lubrication and maintenance pro-
cedures.
• Clean and check operation of the head-
light, taillight and brake light.
• Should removal of a locking device
be required when undergoing repairs/
disassembly, always replace by new
ones. Tighten fasteners as specified
in the applicable Shop Manual.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE VEHICLE
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE VEHICLE
AT THE TIME OF RESALE
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