2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 7
2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Manual
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Safety information ESU10200 4. When you ride your snowmobile, you must know and use the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following. Before operating 1. Read the Owner's Manual and all labels before operating this snowmobile. Become familiar with all of the operating controls and their function. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not understand. 5. 6. 7. 2. 3. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets, roads, or highways. Such use is prohibited by law, and you could collide with another vehicle. Do not operate the snowmobile after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your ability to operate the snowmobile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on page 28 before starting the engine. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Make sure that the throttle lever moves freely and it returns to the home position when it is released. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied. This may overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability. 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. 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. 1