Polaris 120 XC SP - Manual (Page 13)

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PRE OPERATION CHECK
You are almost ready to have an adult start your snowmobile. Before
the snowmobile is started for the first time, you must do a
PRE-OPERATION CHECK. In fact, every time you ride your
snowmobile you must have an adult help you check these things before
starting it. Let’s learn about these things now.
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Make sure the throttle doesn’t stick. Check this by pushing the
lever toward the handlebar and then letting go. The lever should
come right back to where it was before you pushed it. If it comes
back slowly or stays open, you have a sticky throttle. This means
that something is wrong or broken.
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Make sure the brakes don’t stick. Check the brake lever by
squeezing the lever toward the handlebar and then letting it go. It
should come right back to where it was before you squeezed it. If
it goes back slowly or stays on, your brakes are sticking.
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If you have used the storage area under the seat, make sure the seat
locking tabs are in place.
If you have a sticky throttle, do not start the engine. You could
get hurt if you ride when you have a sticky throttle. Have an
adult or your Polaris Dealer fix the throttle.
If you have sticky brakes, do not start the engine. You could get
hurt if you ride when you have sticky brakes. Have an adult or
your Polaris Dealer fix the sticky brakes.