Suddenlink Snowmobile Training

1. Basic Snowmobile Training & Safety Training & Safety

3. Today’s Classroom 1. Preparing to ride 2. Knowing your sled 3. Basic Trail Riding 4. Off Trail Riding 5. Safety on the Sled 6. Tahoe/Truckee Scenarios

4. What not to do...

7. Your Sled Ice Scratchers Chain Breaks

8. Your Dash and Controls

9. Getting the Sled Ready

19. Starting the sled 1. Check the throttle is loose, not frozen or stuck. 2. Check all switches to proper positions and key is on. 3. Choke or prime as needed. 4. Pull the recoil starter with both hands. - Only pull until you feel resistance and pull back, then release without letting the handle snap. 5. If after 6-10 pulls the machine does not start, pump the throttle a few times and try again. 6. If after 12-15 pulls the machine does not start, stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks. stop and perform engine checks.

30. Side hilling Only as needed - Plan your route Look ahead Weight on the uphill side Steer away from the hill Dig in Don’t let off the throttle

31. Climbing Only as needed - Plan your route Look ahead Weight on the uphill side Steer straight into the hill Dig in Don’t let off the throttle KNOW WHEN TO TURN OUT!!!

38. Sierra Cement Heavy, Wet snow that sticks to the sled, track and you. Slush causes overheating, burns belts. Ice that causes steering and track issues. Ice that covers creeks, lakes & meadows. Avalanches Deep Snow Powder Days Getting stuck. Getting lost. Getting tired.

42. Today’s Field Work 1. Preparing to ride 2. Checking your sled 3. Basic Trail Riding 4. Off Trail Riding 5. Getting unstuck 6. Navigating terrain