14—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December3o,l97B MOLINE, m. - After you’ve been snowmobiling for a lew years, there’s a tendency to ignore basic safety precautions and take shortcuts, say the people at John Deere who believe it’s a good idea to review proper safety procedures every year to see bow many you still follow...and how many you don’t For example, do you check the throttle before taking off to make sure it’s not stuck? When you’re running here and there, stopping frequently, it’s easy to become complacent about machine operation. Nevertheless, you should operate the throttle and the brake before you start the snowmobile...every time. Some other checks to make frequently: Inspect the fuel tank to be sure you have enough fuel to get home, and to spot any cracks or leaks. Turn on the headlight and taiUight to make sure they’re in order. In fact, it’s best to leave them on night or day as an extra margin of safety. Check the track for cuts, cracks, wear, tension and Shirk graduates as auctioneer QUARRYVILLE - Gary Shirk, Quarryville R 4, recently returned from Mason City, lowa, where he completed a course at the Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering. Shirk received training in all phases of auctioneering at the college, which is the largest auctioneering college in the world. There were 131 students that graduated in his class. The graduates are now qualified to conduct any and all types of auction sales. Shirk is a 1974 graduate of Solanco High School and Brownstown Vo-tech School. Safe snowmobiling starts with these tips alignment. Check the drive belt See that there’s no water in the fuel filter. Check the operation of the steering system. By keeping a careful eye on your snowmobile, you not only help ensure a safe return to home base; you also help increase the life of your machine. Take good care of your sled and it will give you years of trouble free operation. Every week, or,following 200 miles of operation, you should review the following checklist. Spark plug gap and con dition. Battery electrolyte level (electric start). Chaincase oil level. -Ski alignment and tight ness of attaching bolts. Tightness of capscrew on lower drive chain sprocket. Tightness of capscrew on driven sheave. Tightness of capscrews on bogie wheels and their at taching assemblies. Slide-rail wear bars and tension bolts. Ski springs. For the proper way to service and adjust your Gary Shirk Use hand signals when traveling in groups snowmobile, read the operator’s manual. Keep it in the storage compartment of your sled for quick reference. Planning a long trip? Tell a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return. And most important, don’t go alone. Use the “buddy” system to be sure you have assistance in case ot an accident. On any trip, long or short, be sure to carry an extra drive belt, extra spark plugs, and the tools to make minor repairs and adjustments. Some wooden kitchen matches and candy bars can be handy, too. When the machine checks out and you have packed essentials, then you should review safe-driving procedures. Do you come to a complete stop at railroad and highway crossings? Do YOUR GiRTON DEALER IN LANCASTER COUNTY offers you special prices during JANUARY ON OlWfOil MIUC TANKS \ Hgirto* I I I • MfCuCO.* J THE LOWEST POURING HEIGHT ON THE MARKET TODAY - 34"! USED TANKS • 600 Gal. Mojonnier Vacuum • 500 Gal. Mojonnier Vacuum • ID-2 500 Gal. Girton SHENK'S FARM SERVICE 501 E. WOODS DRIVE LITITZ, PA. 17543 PHONE: (717)626-1151 Bulk Tanks • Therma»Stor After 5 P.M. - Call Titus Burkholder - 717-859-1620 Our Service Trucks Are Radio Dispatched 24 Hr. Service Offered i I kl 7 PAYMENT PLAN yr\\ I*l AVAILABLE John Deere Safety Savvy you stay off railroad right-of ways? Are you familiar with all state and local regulations? Do you obey them? If your honest answer to any of these questions is “no,” then you may be headed for trouble. Do you keep your feet on the footrests of your snowmobile? Dragging a foot when turning a corner can lead to injury. Do you watch for hidden logs, snow covered rocks, fence posts, and tree stumps? Do you stay on established trails when possible? Groomed trails are free of fences, guy wires, thin ice, overhanging tree limbs, and other hazards. Here’s a list of places to avoid: ski slopes, precarious drifts, thin ice, steep sidehills, avalanche areas, and fields posted as “private property” - unless "Where Performance Speaks loader Than Words" SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF MILK TANKS! ALL WORK GUARANTEED. you have permission. Avoid unnecessary jumping, passing on narrow trails, and intentional spins on ice. Never cut across another snowmobiler’s path. When traveling with a groups of snowmobilers, use hand signals so the person behind you knows what you plan to do. If you want to turn right, point to the right several times. Point to the left for a left turn. And bold your hand straight up, arm bent at the elbow, for a stop. Stay a safe distance' behind the sled in front of you in case the driver has to stop suddenly. Watch for his red brake-taillight to signal a stop. And finally, dress-right to keep warm. Wear multiple layers of clothing to trap air LET US KNOW Yi HOOVER DIESEL SERVICE Fetter Diesels • Sales ft Service Ph. 717-656-6133 . 2998 West Newport Rd. Ronks, Pa. 17572] The Ambassador • PLANNING LAYOUTS • SALES • INSTALLATION • SERVICE inside for good insulation Wear clothing specific?- designed for snowmobile Always wear a safety helmet. Avoid scarves anj loose belts that may snagged by tree limbs moving parts. Protect y< face and eyes with a shu on your helmet or goggles. Heed these safe* suggestions and you’ll he] prevent injury to yoursel and others. Ignore them and you run the risk of causing j serious accident. Make the sport of snowmobiling fm for everyone by being safety, wise and cautious. For a free copy of snowmobile safety booklt write John Deere, Depr ment SSS, John Deere Ro; Moline, Illinois 61265. USED DIESELS LISTER LD-1 3*/z HP SR-212 HP PETTER PH-1 7HP BA-110 HP PJ-4 40 HP BA-2 20 HP VM- 30 HP ERVICE PROBLEMS SHENKSFARM SERVICE MILLPORT RO ■ AIRPORT INCASTER STAUFFER Iroad
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