Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile - Manual (Page 49)

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OPERATION
Towing
WARNING
For your safety, the proper function of a tow hitch must be understood before at-
tempting its use.
Do not tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any type of vehicle with a rope. No brak-
ing power can be applied to an object being towed with a rope.
Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and tow hitch on the snowmo-
bile should be used. If passengers are to be towed on a toboggan or sled, ensure
that the stiff connecting pole is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to prevent any
possibility of contact between the vehicle track and a person riding in the towed
object.
Reduced speeds are required when towing to aid in maintaining steering and gen-
eral vehicle control. Braking ability is also reduced when towing loads. Reduce
speed and use caution, as braking distances will increase. Tipover can occur re-
sulting in severe injury or death.
If a situation arises requiring the snowmobile to be towed by another snowmobile,
attach the tow rope to the spindles, not the ski loops.
WARNING
Always remove the drive belt from a disabled snowmobile or shift the transmission
to neutral before towing to prevent serious damage to the engine and drive system.
Daily Storage
Whenever your machine is placed in overnight or daily storage the following steps
must be taken:
D Park the snowmobile on a
level surface and support it
at the rear so the track is sus-
pended approximately 4″
(20 cm) off the ground.
D Remove the key and cover
the machine using the Polar-
is cover available for your
model. See your dealer for
more information.