2005 Yamaha Motorsports SXVenom ER Owners Manual - Page 15

2005 Yamaha Motorsports SXVenom ER Manual

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7. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could be dangerous to the operator or bystanders. 8. Handle fuel with care; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. G Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes after running. G Use an approved fuel container. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. G Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame. G Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed securely after refueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. 9. If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into your eyes, see your doctor immediately. If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with soap and water, and change your clothes. 10. Wear protective clothing. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of gloves or mittens that will permit use of your thumbs and fingers for operation of the controls. Operation 1. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine to transport the snowmobile in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Be careful where you ride. There may be obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Stay on established trails to minimize your exposure to hazards. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride off of established trails. Hitting a rock or stump, or running into wires could cause an accident and injury. 3-2

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7. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile
when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmo-
bile. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by
the track could be dangerous to the operator or
bystanders.
8. Handle fuel with care; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot.
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes after
running.
Use an approved fuel container.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never remove the fuel cap indoors. Never fill the
fuel tank indoors.
Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an
open flame.
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed securely
after refueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately.
9. If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline into your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If any gasoline spills on your skin
or clothing, immediately wash your skin with soap
and water, and change your clothes.
10. Wear protective clothing. Wear an approved helmet,
and a face shield or goggles. Also, wear a good qual-
ity snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of gloves or mit-
tens that will permit use of your thumbs and fingers
for operation of the controls.
Operation
1. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine to transport the snowmobile in or out of
the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
2. Be careful where you ride. There may be obstacles
hidden beneath the snow. Stay on established trails
to minimize your exposure to hazards. Ride slowly
and cautiously when you ride off of established trails.
Hitting a rock or stump, or running into wires could
cause an accident and injury.