Table of Contents
Limited Warranty........................ Inside Front Cover
Foreword............................................................... 1
Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules ..................................... 3
General Information......................................... 4-23
Snowmobile Identification ................................... 4
Control Locations ................................................ 4
Gasoline-Oil ........................................................ 5
Engine Break-In .................................................. 6
Drive Belt Break-In.............................................. 6
Cold Drive-Away Function (1100 cc Models) ...... 7
Speedometer/Tachometer................................... 7
Diagnostic Codes.............................................. 12
Handlebar Height/Tilt (M 800 Sno Pro/LTD/
HCR/XF 800 High Country Models) ................ 13
Handlebar Tilt.................................................... 13
Speedometer/Tachometer Angle....................... 14
Exhaust System................................................ 14
Air-Intake Silencer............................................. 14
Cooling System................................................. 14
Battery (Electric Start)....................................... 14
Jump-Starting (1100 cc Models)....................... 15
Drive Clutch and Driven Pulley ......................... 16
Drive Clutch/Driven Pulley Alignment................ 16
Fuel Pump......................................................... 16
Shock Absorbers............................................... 17
Standard Track (XF/F Models) .......................... 17
Paddle Track (XF High Country/M Models)....... 17
Track Studs (XF/F Models)................................ 17
Reverse Operation ............................................ 18
Access Panel/Hood (Removing/Installing) ........ 20
Removable Seat................................................ 21
Towing............................................................... 21
Arctic Power Valve (APV) System
(800 cc Models)............................................... 22
Exhaust Controlled Timing (ECT) System
(800 cc Models)............................................... 22
Operating Instructions.................................... 24-28
Starting and Stopping Engine ........................... 24
Braking.............................................................. 25
Emergency Stopping......................................... 26
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch......................... 26
Varying Altitude Operation ................................ 27
Lubrication ..................................................... 29-30
Chain Case ....................................................... 29
Rear Suspension............................................... 30
Maintenance .................................................. 31-53
Periodic Maintenance Checklist ........................ 31
Air Cleaner/Filter (1100 cc Turbo Models)......... 32
Fuel System ...................................................... 32
Checking Engine Oil Level (1100 cc Models).... 33
Changing Engine Oil/Filter (1100 cc Models).... 33
Coolant Level .................................................... 35
Spark Plugs....................................................... 35
Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance (1100 cc
Models)............................................................ 37
Checking/Adjusting APV Cables
(800 cc Models)............................................... 37
Battery (Electric Start)....................................... 38
Fuses ................................................................ 40
Brake System.................................................... 41
Burnishing Brake Pads...................................... 44
Drive Belt........................................................... 44
Track Tension .................................................... 46
Track Alignment................................................. 47
Suspension ....................................................... 48
Lights................................................................. 51
Ski Wear Bars ................................................... 52
Adjusting Ski Stance (M/XF Models)................. 53
Rail Wear Strips ................................................ 53
Performance Tips...........................................54-55
Preparation for Storage.................................. 56-57
Preparation after Storage.................................... 58
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty
Coverage (U.S. Only) ...................................... 59
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
Transfer............................................................ 61
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility ......................... Inside Back Cover