2002 Polaris Universal Snowmobile Owners Manual - Page 90

OPERATION Emergency Stopping And Starting Stopping The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. Refer to page 86 for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jack shaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All Tether Switch (Option) Interrupts ignition circuit WARNING Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in serious injury or death. When traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat, resulting in brake failure. 88