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Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 3

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driver Awareness

Slow down when traveling near poles,

posts, or other obstacles. Be especially

alert if you're snowmobiling after dark.

Always be on the alert for wire fences.

Single strands are especially dangerous,

since there may be a great distance

between posts. Guy wires on utility poles

are also difficult to distinguish.

Make sure the way is clear before crossing

railroads and other roads and highways.

The noise of your machine will drown out

the sound of approaching vehicles. Look

ahead, behind, and to both sides before

turning or crossing railroad tracks or high-

ways. Steep embankments may also hide

your view. Always leave yourself a way

out.

Variances in snow depth and/or water currents may result in uneven ice

thickness. You may drown if you break through the ice. Avoid travel-

ling on frozen bodies of water.

When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set up a predetermined

course for practice. Make sure they know how to drive and control the

snowmobile before allowing them to make longer trips. Teach them

proper snowmobile courtesy, and enroll them in driver's training and

safety courses.

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Avalanches

Snowmobilers should always be properly

trained and equipped before traveling in

mountainous terrain:
• Take an avalanche class
• Travel with experienced people
• Travel on designated trails
• Make sure each person is equipped

with a shovel, probe and avalanche

beacon.

You don't have to be snowmobiling on a slope for an avalanche to occur.

Be aware that all of the snow is connected. You may be riding on a flat

slope or snow covered road, but if the snowpack above is unstable

enough you can trigger an avalanche on a steeper slope above you.

Always be aware of snow conditions above you as you travel in moun-

tainous terrain.

Before riding in mountainous terrain, call or log on to your local ava-

lanche advisory to get current weather and snow stability information.

For more information about avalanche training and avalanche condi-

tions, contact local law enforcement in your area, or visit either the

American Avalanche Association online at www.americanavalancheas-

sociation.org or the U.S. Forest Service National Avalanche Center at

www.avalanche.org.

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Ice and Snow Build-up

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 difficulty

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

the steering linkage.

NOTE: If your snowmobile is equipped with RIDER SELECT, perform

this check in both the full up and full down steering positions.

Driving on Slippery Surfaces

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

Never attempt an abrupt change of direction when operating on slippery sur-

faces. Proceed slowly and use extra caution.
Driving on ice or hard-packed snow reduces steering and braking control,

which may result in loss of control and serious injury or death. Slow down

and use extra caution when operating on slippery surfaces.

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driving Downhill

When riding downhill, shift your weight to the rear of the machine and

reduce your speed to a minimum. Apply just enough throttle to keep the

clutch engaged, allowing the engine's compression to help slow the

machine and keep it from rolling freely downhill.

WARNING

When driving on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding the brakes

may cause the brake system to overheat, which may result in brake failure.
Excessive or repetitive use of the brakes for high speed stops will also cause

an overheated brake system. This condition may lead to a sudden loss of

brakes and/or fire and may result in serious injury or death.

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