Pre-Ride Checklist

Content Source: 2021 INDY VR1 / INDY XC / Switchback ASSAULT Owner’s Manual (9931271 R01) > Pre-Ride Inspections Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Pre-Ride Checklist

Inspect all items on the checklist for proper operation or condition before each use of the snowmobile. Procedures are outlined in the referenced sections.

Item	See Section
Drive Belt or QUICKDRIVE Belt	Drive Belt Condition
Steering System	Steering System
Recoil Rope	Recoil Rope
Coolant Level	Coolant Level
Chaincase Oil Level (if equipped)	Chaincase Oil (if equipped)
Injection Oil Level	Low Oil Level
Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System	Brakes, Parking Brake Lever Lock, and Hydraulic Brake Inspection
Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch)	Engine Stop Switch
Ignition Switch	Ignition Switch
Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight	Lighting
Suspension Mounting Bolts	Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
Skags (Wear Bars)	Ski Skags
Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts	Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
Hood and Side Panel Fasteners	Hood and Side Panel Fasteners
Throttle Lever/Safety Switch	Throttle Safety Switch
Rear Wheel Idler Bolt	Track Tension
Tether Switch/Strap (if equipped)	Tether Switch (if equipped)
Track Alignment/Condition	Track and Track Alignment
Rail Slide Condition	Rail Slide Wear Inspection