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Hard-packed snow

It can be more difficult to negotiate on

hard-packed snow as both the skis and

drive track do not have as much traction as

when the snowmobile is operated on fresh

snow. Avoid rapid acceleration, turning,

and braking.

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 dam-

age or result in rapid wear of the ski run-

ners, drive track, slide runners, and drive

sprockets. Operation of the snowmobile on

the following surfaces should be avoided at

all times:

1. Dirt

2. Sand

3. Rocks

4. Grass

5. Bare pavement

Other surfaces 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 of the above surfaces have one thing in

common in regard to drive track and slide

runners; little or no lubricating 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

subject to damage or failure.

Also traction aids such as studs, cleats,

etc., may cause further track damage or

failure.

WARNING

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Drive track damage or failure could

result in loss of braking ability and

snowmobile control, which could cause

an accident.

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Always check the drive track for

damage or maladjustment before

operating the snowmobile.

●

Do not operate the snowmobile if

you find damage to the drive track.

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CAUTION

:

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Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operat-

ing on ice or hard-packed snow will rap-

idly wear the slide runners.

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