Know Your Snowmobile

Content Source: 2021 Indy 120 Owner’s Manual (9931272 R01) > Youth Section 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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Know Your Snowmobile

Let’s learn about the parts of your snowmobile before we learn about riding.

Taillight
Seat and Storage
Handlebar
Windshield
Headlight
Hood

Front Bumper
Ski
Trailing Arm
Track
Seat Latches
Snow Flap

Throttle Lever
Engine Stop Switch
Brake Lever
Choke Knob

Gas Cap
Recoil Starter Handle
Tether Strap

Taillight

The taillight is always on when the engine is running. It will help others see you when you're riding.

Seat and Storage

When the engine is stopped, you can take the seat cushion off and put things under the seat. Push the two seat latches in and pull the seat up to remove it. Always put the seat back on and make sure the latches are locked in place before riding again.

Handlebar

The handlebar is connected to the skis. When you turn the handlebar, the skis turn in the same direction.

Headlight

The headlight is always on when the engine is running. It helps others see you when you're riding during daylight, but it's not meant to be strong enough to help you see in the dark. Drive your snowmobile only in the daylight.

Hood

The hood covers the moving and hot parts of the engine. Always make sure both hood straps are securely latched before you start the engine.

Hood Hold-Down Straps

Two straps hold down the hood of your snowmobile. Always make sure both hood straps are latched properly before you start the engine.

Skis

The skis help you steer your snowmobile. When you turn the handlebar, the skis turn in the same direction.

Track

When you squeeze the throttle lever, the track turns and makes the snowmobile move forward.

WARNING

Never get close to a moving track. Never wear clothing that could get caught in a moving track, like a long scarf or baggy clothing. Tie up long hair.

Snow Flap

The snow flap keeps snow, ice or other things from flying out behind your snowmobile.

Throttle Lever

The throttle lever makes your snowmobile go forward when you press it with your thumb. Before you drive your snowmobile, always make sure the throttle lever does not stick. Read more about it on Throttle Lever.

Engine Stop Switch

When the engine is running, push this button down to stop the engine. Pull the stop switch up before trying to start the engine again.

Brake Lever

Squeeze the brake lever toward the handlebar to make your snowmobile slow down or stop.

WARNING

Always take your thumb off the throttle lever when you squeeze the brake lever.

Choke Knob

You may need to use the choke to help start your snowmobile if the engine is cold. Read more about it on Starting the Engine.

Gas Cap

An adult will take the gas cap off to put gas in your snowmobile. Never take the gas cap off. Always have an adult make sure it's tightly closed.

WARNING

Always have an adult put gas in your snowmobile. Never try to do it yourself.

Recoil Starter Handle

Pull the recoil starter handle to start your snowmobile. An adult will help you start it the first time.

Tether Strap/Switch

Always attach the tether strap to your body and to the switch on your snowmobile every time you drive. If you fall off your snowmobile, the tether strap will pull away from the switch and the engine will stop.

When you attach the strap to your body, you can clip it to a loop on your clothing , or you can wrap the strap around your right wrist and attach the clip to the strap.

WARNING

Never ride without the tether strap attached to your body and to your snowmobile. Be careful not to let the cord get tangled around the handlebars or any part of your body.