Content Source: 2021 550 Indy 144 Owner’s Manual (9931273 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 on the referenced pages.
Item See Page
Drive Belt Condition Drive Belt Condition
Steering System Steering System
Recoil Rope Recoil Rope
Chaincase Oil Level Chaincase Oil
Engine Oil Level Low Oil Level
Parking Brake Lock/Brake Lever/Brake System Parking Brake Lever Lock, Brake Lever Travel, Hydraulic Brake Inspection
Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch (Engine Stop Switch) Engine Stop Switch
Ignition Switch Ignition Switch
Headlight/Taillight/Brake Light Lighting
Suspension Mounting Bolts Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
Skags (Wear Bars) Ski Skags
Ski Saddle and Spindle Bolts Track Inspection
Hood and Side Panel Fasteners Hood/Side Panel
Throttle Lever/Safety Switch Throttle Safety Switch
Rear Wheel Idler Bolts Track Inspection
Tether Switch/Strap (if equipped) Tether Switch (if equipped)
Track Alignment/Condition Track Alignment
Rail Slide Condition Rail Slide Wear

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