
OPERATION
Towing
For your safety, the proper function of a tow hitch must be understood before attempting its use.
WARNING
DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any type of vehicle with a rope. No braking power can be applied to an object being towed with a rope.
Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and tow hitch on the snowmobile should be used. If passengers are to be towed on a toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to prevent any possibility of contact between the vehicle track and a person riding in the towed object.
Braking distances increase when towing loads. Slow down to maintain control.
If the snowmobile is inoperable and must be towed, and if it isn’t possible to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to the ski spindles (not the ski loops) to prevent damage to the steering components. Have a rider on the snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary.
CAUTION
To prevent serious damage to the engine and drive system, always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile before towing.
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