2002 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 41

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ESU00138 TRANSPORTING When transporting your machine on a trailer or in a truck, observe the following recommendations to help protect your machine from damage: • Make sure the fuel level in the fuel tank is lower than the carburetors. Otherwise, the vibration and bumps from the road surface could make it possible for fuel to flow through the carburetor into the crankcase. This can result in "hydrostatic lock," a condition where the engine cannot rotate because of fuel accumulated in the engine. Severe engine damage can result from hydrostatic lock. When possible, the fuel tank should be empty during transportation, especially if the trip will be 30 minutes or longer. • If transporting the machine in an open trailer or truck, put a tight fitting cover on the machine. A cover specifically designed for your snowmobile is best. This will help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents in the shroud, and also help protect the machine against damage from debris on the road. • If transporting the machine in an open trailer or truck in areas where road salt is used, coat metal suspension surfaces lightly with oil or other protectant. This will help protect against corrosion. Be sure to clean the machine when you get to your destination to remove any corrosive salts. 7-11

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ESU00138
TRANSPORTING
When transporting your machine on a trailer or in a truck,
observe the following recommendations to help protect
your machine from damage:
•
Make sure the fuel level in the fuel tank is lower than the
carburetors. Otherwise, the vibration and bumps from
the road surface could make it possible for fuel to flow
through the carburetor into the crankcase. This can
result in “hydrostatic lock,” a condition where the engine
cannot rotate because of fuel accumulated in the en-
gine. Severe engine damage can result from hydro-
static lock. When possible, the fuel tank should be
empty during transportation, especially if the trip will be
30 minutes or longer.
•
If transporting the machine in an open trailer or truck,
put a tight fitting cover on the machine. A cover specifi-
cally designed for your snowmobile is best. This will
help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents in the
shroud, and also help protect the machine against
damage from debris on the road.
•
If transporting the machine in an open trailer or truck in
areas where road salt is used, coat metal suspension
surfaces lightly with oil or other protectant. This will help
protect against corrosion. Be sure to clean the machine
when you get to your destination to remove any corro-
sive salts.