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Always give your snowmobile
a checkup before the season starts. It’s easier to fix
a problem while the snowmobile is in the garage instead of waiting
until it spoils your fun on the trail. Consult your owner’s
manual for items that may need to be lubricated, tightened, adjusted,
aligned, or checked for wear. Key items include:
Key
Items To Check
Be sure
to consult your owner’s manual before you attempt any adjustments
or repairs. Taking your machine to a licensed snowmobile mechanic
may be your best bet.
Maintaining a Clean, Quiet Machine
Beyond
the pre-season checkup and maintenance, you can follow
these suggestions to make sure your snowmobile runs cleaner
and quieter.
Use
high-grade oil and gasoline, which burn cleaner.
Tune
the engine for your altitude, including the proper carburetor
jet setting, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces
emissions.
Change
the spark plugs at least once during the season to ensure
efficient fuel burning.
Avoid
opening and closing the throttle continuously, which causes
inefficient fuel burning and increases emissions and noise.
Don’t
tamper with your exhaust pipes as that causes the machine
to exceed legal noise limits.
Preparing
to Ride
from www.snowmobile-ed.com
Developing the Seven Traits of a Safe Snowmobiler
Safe snowmobilers know that they are responsible for their snowmobile and
for their behavior while operating it. They demonstrate responsibility by
learning about their snowmobile and by improving their riding skills. In
doing this, they begin to exhibit the seven traits of a safe snowmobiler,
who:
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Understands
the mechanics of the snowmobile.
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Respects
both its capabilities and its limitations.
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Maneuvers
skillfully through a variety of operating conditions.
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Knows
and observes the laws governing snowmobiles.
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Uses
good judgment.
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Respects
others and the environment.
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Purchases
a snowmobile that has a label of certification
from the Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee.
Adjusting
the Snowmobile to Your Size and Riding Style
Your position on the machine affects its handling. Follow the instructions
in your manual to adjust these items.
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Handlebars: Set
them at a height so that you can steer and operate
the controls comfortably, minimizing strain on your
arms.
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Suspension:
Adjust the ski suspension and the front and rear
of the track suspension to match your weight and
riding style.
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Headlight: Adjust
the tilt of the headlight according to the load distribution
on your machine. For example, if you typically sit
back on the seat or carry a load at the rear of the
snowmobile, the front rides higher than normal; therefore,
the headlight may need to be tilted downward slightly.
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Mirror: Adjust
the mirror according to your height and sitting position.
During a ride, you may need to adjust the mirror
to reduce glare from lights behind you.
Preparing
Yourself for Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is physically demanding, and riding for hours at a time requires
stamina. To enjoy your time on the trail fully, you should:
Be
in good physical condition.
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Get
plenty of sleep and eat nutritious food before and
during your ride.
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Drink
plenty of water to replace the fluids you lose through
sweating, even in freezing weather.
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Avoid
riding when you are ill or fatigued, which affects
your judgment and reaction time possibly leading
to accidents.
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