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Starting and Stopping Engine
It is imperative that the brake system be
checked for wear and proper operation.
After the engine has been started, check
the headlights (high and low beam), tail-
light, and brakelight to be sure they are
working properly and adjusted correctly.
Make sure all lights are clean to provide
maximum illumination. The headlight
and taillight must be clean and must be
illuminated whenever the engine is run-
ning.
WARNING
Engine startup at ambient tempera-
ture below minus 30 °C is not guar-
anteed.
WARNING
Manual emergency startup of engine
is not provided.
1. Test the operation of the brake sys-
tem by compressing the brake lever.
The brake lever must feel firm when
compressed; then while holding the
brake lever in the compressed posi-
tion, measure the distance between
the brake lever and the handlebar.
The distance must be greater than
2.54 cm (1 in.).
2. With the brake fluid reservoir in a
level
position
removed, check the fluid level. The
brake fluid level must be at the high
brake fluid mark in the reservoir.
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High Brake Fluid Mark
Low Brake Fluid Mark
3. If the brake fluid is below the high
brake fluid mark, add Yamaha
approved DOT 4 brake fluid until
the fluid is at the recommended
level. Install and secure the reservoir
cover. Do not allow moisture to con-
taminate the brake system.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do
not spill brake fluid on any surface
of the snowmobile.
WARNING
Do not overfill the brake fluid reser-
voir. Overfilling the reservoir may
cause the brake system to hydrauli-
cally
lock.
Use
approved brake fluid.
WARNING
Do not start the engine if the brake
system is not functioning properly.
Service the brake system or have it
properly repaired prior to operating
the snowmobile. Serious personal
injury or even death may occur if the
brake system is not operating prop-
erly.
4. Test the throttle control lever by
completely compressing and releas-
ing it several times. The lever
MUST return to the idle position
quickly and completely.
CAUTION
Always check the coolant level
before starting the engine.
5. Move the emergency stop switch to
the UP or RUN position.
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