Polaris 120 - Manual (Page 30)

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ADULT SECTION
Pre-Ride Check
It’s up to you, the adult, to teach your child the proper and safe way to
ride a snowmobile. You must set boundaries and adhere to them,
keeping your child’s safety foremost in your mind. Never allow your
child to operate this machine without adult supervision.
WARNING
Teach the operators to perform the following Pre-Ride Check
before each use of the snowmobile. Serious injury or death could
result if they do not check the machine properly before riding.
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Check the throttle for proper operation.
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Check the brake for proper operation.
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Check for proper operation of steering system.
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Check the throttle safety switch for proper operation.
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Make sure all three ways to stop the engine are functioning.
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Inspect the track.
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Make sure the seat is locked into place.
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Make sure the track and skis are not frozen to the ground.
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An adult should check the gas and oil levels for the rider and add
more if necessary.
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Make sure the hood is latched.
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Make sure headlight and taillight are working properly.
These checks should become automatic for your children before each
ride. It’s up to you, the adult, to instill in your children the importance
of performing this Pre-Ride Check before they operate the
snowmobile.