Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Instruction - part 8

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Instruction - part 8

 

 

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ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Always wear clothing designed for snowmobiling

Always make sure the operator is wearing an approved helmet and eye 
protection. Do not allow the child to wear loose clothing or long scarves 
because they can easily become entangled in moving parts. If your child 
has long hair, be sure it is always tied up securely and tucked into the 
helmet or jacket.

Helmet

Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Whenever riding a 
POLARIS vehicle, always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds estab-
lished safety standards.

Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT) label.

Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania 
bear the ECE 22.05 label. The ECE mark consists 
of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by the 
distinguishing number of the country which has 
granted approval. The approval number and serial 
number will also be displayed on the label.

Eye Protection
Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When-
ever riding a POLARIS vehicle, always wear shatterproof goggles or 
use a shatterproof helmet face shield. POLARIS recommends wearing 
approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings such 
as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure protective eye wear is kept 
clean.

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ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Stop engine before attempting adjustments

Know limitations of machine and skills of driver

The operator should be aware that most areas have laws governing 
snowmobile operation and that these laws should be followed. They 
have been established for the protection of all snowmobile riders. Many 
local organizations offer a snowmobile safety course for children. 
Check with local authorities to locate providers of this service.

This vehicle is intended for daylight use only. Check both the headlight 
and taillight to ensure proper operation. 

IMPORTANT: The headlight and taillight are intended only to increase 
the visibility of the snowmobile during daylight operation. Do not oper-
ate this snowmobile in the dark.

WARNING

The snowmobile engine compartment contains moving parts. Shields and 
guards have been provided for safety, but it is still possible to carelessly get 
your hands or fingers into a moving chain or a rotating shaft. For this reason 
never attempt adjustments with the engine running. Serious personal injuries 
can result. Instead, stop the engine, raise the hood, make the adjustment, 
secure shields and guards, secure the hood, and then re-start the engine to 
check its operation. The same is true of track alignment. If the track must be 
re-aligned, it is recommended that this service be performed by your dealer.

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ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Instruct all operators

Teach all young drivers to always be alert and to pay attention to the 
driving area ahead. When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set 
up a predetermined course. Establish boundaries and make sure all oper-
ators know and understand them. Make sure they know how to drive and 
control the snowmobile before you allow them to drive longer super-
vised distances. Teach them proper snowmobile courtesy.

It's a good idea to predetermine some hand signals as a way to commu-
nicate with a child while giving instruction. It may be difficult for a 
child to hear your voice over the sound of the snowmobile and through a 
helmet.

Teach the operator that the sound of the engine will make it difficult to 
hear the sound of approaching vehicles. Do not allow a child to operate 
the snowmobile on or near roads and railroad tracks.

Teach operators what it means to drive defensively. Never tailgate and 
always allow ample stopping distances.

Be alert for obstacles

Wire fences are a serious hazard. Teach 
operators to always be on the alert for 
fences. Single strands are especially dan-
gerous, since there can be a great distance 
between posts. Ground wires on utility 
poles are also difficult to see. Teach opera-
tors to reduce speed when traveling near 
poles, posts or other obstacles.

Check the weather

Extremely cold weather can cause frost-
bite and/or hypothermia. Always be aware 
of weather conditions, especially the 
windchill. See the table on page 39.

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ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Driving Responsibly

As the adult, you must teach the child the proper and safe way to ride a 
snowmobile. Set boundaries and adhere to them, keeping the child's 
safety foremost in your mind. Never allow the child to operate this vehi-
cle without adult supervision.

Drive-Away from Parked

When the snowmobile has been parked for more than a few hours, espe-
cially overnight, the skis and track may freeze to the ground. Loosen the 
skis and track for the operator. You may have to apply extra throttle ini-
tially to move the snowmobile. Teach operators not to be afraid of 
applying extra throttle in this situation, but make sure they understand 
that too much throttle could cause the snowmobile to lurch forward.

Track Lubrication

Do not operate the snowmobile for more than a few minutes on ground 
surfaces that contain little or no snow. The track needs snow for lubrica-
tion, so driving in too little snow will result in excessive wear and dam-
age to the slide rail and track.

Snow and Ice Build-Up

Snow and ice buildup in the underhood area can interfere with the steer-
ing. Manually turn the skis completely to the right and to the left. If dif-
ficulty is encountered, remove any ice and snow buildup that may be 
obstructing the steering linkage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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