2002 Yamaha Motorsports Venture 700 Owners Manual - Page 44

To start out and accelerate 1. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The V-belt clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate. WARNING @ The operator should always keep both hands on the handlebar. Never put your feet outside the running boards. Avoid high speeds until you have become thoroughly familiar with your snowmobile and all of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. WARNING @ G G Many surfaces such as ice and hard-packed snow require much longer stopping distances. Be alert, plan ahead, and begin decelerating early. Improper use of the brake can cause the drive track to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. @ Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to turning. As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn the handlebar in the desired direction. As you do so, put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn. This procedure should be practiced at low speed many times, in a large flat area with no obstacles. Once you have learned this technique, you should be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more as the turn gets sharper or is made at higher speeds. Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the snowmobile to tip. If your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside of the turn. 7-6