Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Manual - part 4

YOUTH SECTION

Know Your Snowmobile

Hood
The hood covers the moving and hot parts of the engine. Always make
sure both hood straps are securely latched before you start the engine.

Headlight
The headlight is always on when the engine is running. It helps others
see you when you're riding during daylight, but it's not meant to be
strong enough to help you see in the dark. Drive your snowmobile only
in the daylight.

Handlebar
The handlebar is connected to the skis. When you turn the handlebar, the
skis turn in the same direction.

Seat and Storage
When the engine is stopped, you can take the seat cushion off and put
things under the seat. Push the two seat latches in and pull the seat up to
remove it. Always put the seat back on and make sure the latches are
locked in place before riding again.

Taillight
The taillight is always on when the engine is running. It will help others
see you when you're riding.

Snow Flap
The snow flap keeps snow, ice or other things from flying out behind
your snowmobile.

Track
When you squeeze the throttle lever, the track turns and makes the
snowmobile move forward.

Skis
The skis help you steer your snowmobile. When you turn the handlebar,
the skis turn in the same direction.

Never get close to a moving track. Never wear clothing that could get
caught in a moving track, like a long scarf or baggy clothing. Tie up
long hair.

YOUTH SECTION

Know Your Snowmobile

Let's review the 2 ways to stop your snowmobile:

STOP

Push the stop

switch down

Pull the strap off

the tether switch

YOUTH SECTION

Pre-Ride Check

You're almost ready to have an adult start your snowmobile. But first
you must do a PRE-RIDE CHECK to make sure the snowmobile is safe
to ride. Every time you want to ride your snowmobile, always have an
adult help you check these things before you start the engine.

Throttle Lever

Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handlebar and then let it go. The
lever should go right back to where it was before you squeezed it. If it
goes back slowly or stays close to the handlebar, you have a sticky throt-
tle. This means that something is wrong or broken.

Brake Lever

Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar and then let it go. The
lever should go right back to where it was before you squeezed it. If it
goes back slowly or stays close to the handlebar, you have a sticky brake
lever. This means that something is wrong or broken.

Seat Latches

Check the seat latches. Make sure they are latched tightly.

Hood Hold-Down Straps

Check the hood hold-down straps and screws. Always make sure both
hood straps are latched and both screws are tightly installed before you
start the engine.

Track and Skis

Make sure the engine is off, then stand behind the snowmobile and lift
up the rear end. This will free the track if it is frozen to the ground.

Turn the handlebars all the way to the left and to the right. This will turn
the skis to make sure they aren't frozen to the ground.

If any of this is hard to do, have an adult help you.

Don't start the snowmobile until an adult fixes the sticky lever. You
could get hurt if you ride with a sticky throttle.

Don't start the snowmobile until an adult fixes the sticky lever. You
could get hurt if you ride with sticky brakes.

Never check the track or skis when the engine is running. You could
get hurt if the snowmobile moves unexpectedly. Never stand behind or
in front of any snowmobile when the engine is running.

YOUTH SECTION

Pre-Ride Check

Gas Leve

Have an adult check the gas level to see if your snowmobile needs more
gas. Children should never open the gas cap or add gas. Always have an
adult do this. Before anyone adds gas to your snowmobile they must
read the instructions and warnings on page 43 in this Owner's Manual.

Oil Level

Have an adult check the engine oil level when the engine is cold. The
engine is very hot after it has been running. It could burn your skin.
Children should never check the oil. Always have an adult do this.

2 Ways to STOP

Always check to make sure that BOTH WAYS TO STOP are working
the way they should. Do you remember what they are? Follow these
steps:

1. Start the engine. Push the stop switch down. The engine should

stop.

2. Start the engine. Pull the tether strap off the switch. The engine

should stop.

If the engine does not stop when you do these checks, do not ride the
snowmobile until an adult fixes it.

Always have an adult put gas in your snowmobile. Never try to do it
yourself.

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