Polaris 340 Classic - Manual (Page 20)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Intake Silencer
Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed.
Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are
removed.
Clutches
Do not attempt to service the clutches.
All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a
complex mechanism that rotates at high speeds. Each clutch is
dynamically balanced before installation. Any tampering may disrupt
this precision balancing and create an unstable condition.
Cold Weather Drive-Away
Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time,
especially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are loosened
from ice and snow before attempting to drive. Apply the throttle with
enough authority to put the machine into motion, but always operate
within safety limits and, on 2-Up machines, with respect for a
passenger. See Starting a Cold Engine on page 56.
Maneuverability
Control and maneuverability comes not only through the steering and
skis, maximum control is achieved by shifting of body weight.
Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or machines designed
to carry a load or a passenger.
Maintenance
Your Polaris snowmobile is a well-engineered and well-constructed
recreational vehicle. Follow the recommended maintenance program
outlined beginning on page 73 of this manual to ensure that all critical
components on the snowmobile are thoroughly inspected by your
dealer at specific mileage intervals.