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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNER
Modifications to this snowmobile are not recommended
and may result in voided warranty coverage. Please
read the warranty section of this manual carefully.
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual and on all product labels.
Failure to follow the safety precautions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
For videos and more information
about a safe riding experience with
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