2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 14

2006 Polaris 600 Switchback Manual

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Operator Safety SAFETY Survival Preparation For your safety, always ride in a group of other snowmobilers. Always tell someone where you're going and how long you expect to be gone. If it isn't possible to ride with others, and you must travel into remote areas, always carry survival equipment that's appropriate to the conditions you may encounter. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to: extra clothing, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, food and water, a signaling mirror, a means of building a fire, and a two-way radio or cellular telephone. For added protection, carry the following items on your snowmobile at all times: SSpare Drive Belt SExtra Set of Spark Plugs STow Rope SExtra Oil SFuel Deicer SWinter Survival Kit STrail Map SOwner's Manual SFirst Aid Kit STool Kit Riding Apparel Be prepared, be warm and be comfortable when riding. Be aware of the weather forecast, especially the windchill, and dress accordingly. See the chart on page 20. WARNING Avoid wearing loose clothing or long scarves, which can become entangled in moving parts and cause serious injury. Always wear an approved helmet and eye protection. 11

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Survival Preparation
For your safety, always ride in a group of other snowmobilers. Always
tell someone where you’re going and how long you expect to be gone.
If it isn’t possible to ride with others, and you must travel into remote
areas, always carry survival equipment that’s appropriate to the
conditions you may encounter. Such equipment may include, but is
not limited to: extra clothing, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, food and
water, a signaling mirror, a means of building a fire, and a two-way
radio or cellular telephone.
For added protection, carry the following items on your snowmobile at
all times:
S
Spare Drive Belt
S
Extra Set of Spark Plugs
S
Tow Rope
S
Extra Oil
S
Fuel Deicer
S
Winter Survival Kit
S
Trail Map
S
Owner’s Manual
S
First Aid Kit
S
Tool Kit
Riding Apparel
Be prepared, be warm and be
comfortable when riding. Be
aware of the weather
forecast, especially the
windchill, and dress
accordingly. See the chart
on page 20.
WARNING
Avoid wearing loose
clothing or long
scarves, which can
become entangled in
moving parts and
cause serious injury.
Always wear an
approved helmet and
eye protection.