2005 Yamaha Motorsports SXViper Mountain Owners Manual - Page 51

2005 Yamaha Motorsports SXViper Mountain Manual

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ESU00245 Strap The strap 1 should be used only by experienced operators to assist them when traverse (side-hill) riding. WARNING @ Improper use of the strap on the handlebar can result in severe injury or death. G Use the strap only as an operator grip point when needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance during traverse (side-hill) riding. Only experienced operators should traverse slopes steep enough to require strap use. G Keep the right hand on the right handlebar grip for steering, and grip the strap with the left hand to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse riding. G Ride cautiously while using the strap. Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly while holding onto the strap. G Do not use the strap to lift the snowmobile. G Do not use the strap as a mounting point for cargo or accessories. @ ESU01300 Driving WARNING @ Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" and "Riding your snowmobile" sections carefully before operating the snowmobile. @ NOTE: @ Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. @ 1. Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right. 2. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmobile. 3. Turn the handlebar in the desired direction. 4. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile. 5. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left. 7-9

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ESU00245
Strap
The strap
1
should be used only by experienced opera-
tors to assist them when traverse (side-hill) riding.
WARNING
@
Improper use of the strap on the handlebar can
result in severe injury or death.
Use the strap only as an operator grip point when
needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance
during traverse (side-hill) riding. Only experi-
enced operators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
Keep the right hand on the right handlebar grip
for steering, and grip the strap with the left hand
to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse
riding.
Ride cautiously while using the strap. Do not
accelerate or decelerate abruptly while holding
onto the strap.
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmobile.
Do not use the strap as a mounting point for
cargo or accessories.
@
ESU01300
Driving
WARNING
@
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMATION” and
“Riding your snowmobile” sections carefully before
operating the snowmobile.
@
NOTE:
@
Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before
riding.
@
1. Release the parking brake by moving the parking
brake lever to the right.
2. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmo-
bile.
3. Turn the handlebar in the desired direction.
4. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile.
5. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake
lever to the left.