Fall Preparation
You should perform a full check of your machine prior to your first outing of the year to ensure everything is in proper working order. A certified mechanic should fix any items you find that might need repair before the season starts.

Items to Check Include:

• Air Intake: make sure nothing has clogged your intake
• Throttle: squeeze the throttle and make sure it moves freely
• Brake: squeeze the brake lever to ensure it works properly and does not go all the way to the handlebar grip
• Track: ensure proper tension adjustments
• Idler or bogie wheels: check to ensure they turn freely
• Slide rail/high-fax: check for wear
• Skis: check for proper alignment
• Wear bars and carbides on skis: check for wear
• Lights: check bulbs and connections
• Injection oil mix on 2-strokes or oil level on 4-strokes: check level and quality
• Gear oil level: check level and quality
• Spark plugs: check color and condition
• Drive belt: check for wear

Every Snowmobile Outing
Before you start your snowmobile, check the following:

• Weather forecast: ensure your clothing is appropriate for temperature, wind chill factor and conditions
• Throttle: it should freely return to the idle or closed position
• Snowmobile: it should be positioned in a clear space free of people or objects
• Fuel and oil levels
• Ski assemblies and rods
• Drive belt
• General mechanical conditions
• Handlebars (they should turn both ways)
• Emergency kit
• Personal items kit
• Safety equipment

Before You Begin Your Ride, Check the Following:

• Brakes: they should operate freely and smoothly
• Track and skis: ensure they are free and not frozen down
• Headlight and taillight
• Emergency switch
• Idle: (slowly run your machine for at least 60 seconds or more to allow the engine time to warm up)