Pre-ride inspections, Before starting the engine, Warning – Polaris Indy 340 Touring User Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Before Starting the Engine

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Steering System

Before driving, manually turn the skis to the left and right to be sure ice

and snow are not interfering with full left and right steering. If diffi-

culty is encountered, remove ice and snow build-up that may be

obstructing the steering linkage.

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Track

NOTE: Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or poor

lubrication conditions voids the track warranty.

WARNING

Ice and snow build-up may interfere with the steering of your machine, result-

ing in serious injury or death. Keep the underhood area free of snow and ice.

WARNING

Operating the snowmobile with a damaged track increases the possibility of

track failure, which could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury or

death. Always inspect the track for damage before using the vehicle.
Use of traction products such as studs increases the possibility of track dam-

age and/or failure. Driving at high speeds for extended periods of time in

marginal lubrication could severely damage track rods, break track edges,

and cause other track damage. Examples of marginal lubrication would

include frozen bodies of water without snow cover, icy trails, and no-snow

conditions.

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