2011 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Owners Manual - Page 41
2011 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Manual
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Operation ESU11360 ESU12575 Strap The strap should be used only by experienced operators to assist them when traverse (sidehill) riding. Driving EWS00300 WARNING Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section on page 5 and the "Riding your snowmobile" section on page 30 carefully before operating the snowmobile. TIP Make sure that the engine is warmed up before riding. EWS00631 1. Strap EWS00290 WARNING G 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. G G G G Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting. Be sure to turn the shift lever to "D", "R" or "L" until it stops completely and only while the engine is idling. Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mi/h) when the shift lever is set to the "L" position. Make sure that the area behind the snowmobile is clear before reversing. Watch behind. Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in reverse. While the engine is idling, select the desired operating position ("D", "R", or "L") by pulling the shift lever out, turning it to the position, and then releasing it. NOTICE: Do not shift from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward while the snowmobile is moving, as the drive train could be damaged. [ECS00742] 1. 35