Polaris 120 XC SP - Manual (Page 14)

R--9
PRE OPERATION CHECK
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Make sure your track and skis are not frozen to the snow. Stand
behind the machine and lift up on the back of the sled. This will
free the track if it is frozen to the ground. Turn the handlebars to
move the skis back and forth to make sure they aren’t frozen. If
any of this is hard to do, have an adult help you.
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Have an adult check the gas level to see if your snowmobile needs
more. Children should never add their own gasoline. This should
always be done by an adult. Before anyone adds gasoline to your
snowmobile they must read the instructions and warnings on pages
A--29 and A--30 in this Owner’s Manual.
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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 you.
Children should never check the oil on their own. An adult should
be in charge of keeping the gas and oil levels to the full marks.
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Make sure your hood is latched tight before starting your machine.
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This last check is done with the engine running. You must check
to make certain that ALL THREE WAYS TO STOP your
snowmobile are working the way they should. Do you remember
what they are? If you cannot list them, go back to page R--10 and
review.
Never check the track or skis when the engine is running. You
could get hurt. Never stand behind or in front of any
snowmobile when the engine is running.
Always have an adult put gas in your machine.