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Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice

Operation of your snowmobile on surfaces other than

snow or ice should be avoided. Operation under such

conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of the ski

runners, drive track, slide runners, and drive sprockets.

Operation of the snowmobile under the following condi-

tions should be avoided at all costs:

1. Dirt

2. Sand

3. Rocks

4. Grass

5. Bare pavement

Other conditions that should be avoided for the sake of

drive track and slide runner life are:

1. Glare ice surfaces

2. Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand

All the above conditions have one thing in common in

regard to drive track and slide runners; little or no lubri-

cating ability. Drive track and all slide rail systems require

lubrication (snow or water) between the slide runners

and the slide metal. In the absence of lubrication, the

slide runners will rapidly wear and in severe cases, liter-

ally melt away, and the drive track will be subjected to

damage or failure.

Also traction aids such as studs, cleats, etc., may cause

further track damage or failure.

WARNING

Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of

braking ability and snowmobile control, which could

cause an accident.

●

Always check the drive track for damage or mal-

adjustment before operating the snowmobile.

●

Do not operate the snowmobile if you find dam-

age to the drive track.

CAUTION

Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or

hard-packed snow will rapidly wear the slide run-

ners.

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