Yamaha SXV70ML Owner's Manual

When parking the snowmobile or starting the engine, apply the parking brake by moving the brake lever 1 to the left. To release the parking brake, move the parking brake lever 1 to the right. È To apply the parking brake É To release the parking brake WARNING @ G Always set the parking brake before attempting to start the engine. G Never run the snowmobile with the parking brake applied. This may overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability. @ ESU00039 Headlight beam switch Push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight beam to high or low. 1 H ...

Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to make sure that it is working properly. If the brake does not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage. (See pages 8-17–8-18 for more details.) WARNING @ G A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a failure in the brake system. G Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system. @ CAUTION: @ Make sure that ...

G a digital speedometer (which shows riding speed) G an odometer (which shows the total distance trav- eled) G a tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero) G warning indicators (which show self-diagnosis, cool- ant temperature, fuel level, and oil level warnings) G a “D.C.S.” (Detonation Control System) indicator light (which shows occurrences of abnormal combustion) G a fuel meter (which shows the fuel remaining in the fuel tank) G a grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator (w ...

WARNING @ A broken track, track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be dangerous to an operator or bystanders. Observe the following precautions: G Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snow- mobile when the engine is running. G When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to allow the drive track to spin, a suitable stand must be used to support the rear of the snowmo- bile. Never allow anyone to hold the rear of the snowmobile off the ground to allow the drive track to spin. Never allow anyone near a rotating drive track. G Inspect the dr ...