TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 75
Engine Starting Procedure ..................................................... 75
Emergency Starting............................................................. 75
Vehicle Warm-Up................................................................ 76
Gearbox Operation.............................................................. 77
Shifter rod adjustment.......................................................... 78
Shutting Off the Engine......................................................... 78
Towing an Accessory ........................................................... 78
Towing Another Snowmobile .................................................. 78
TUNE YOUR RIDE .................................................................. 79
Rear Suspension Adjustment.................................................. 80
Front Suspension Adjustment ................................................. 84
Vehicle Behavior Related to Suspension Adjustment........................ 85
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION..................................................... 86
MAINTENANCE
FIRST INSPECTION................................................................. 88
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (2-STROKE)....................................... 90
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (4-STROKE)....................................... 92
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................. 94
Air Intake Silencer Prefilter ..................................................... 94
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 94
Injection Oil (600 HO E-TEC, 800R E-TEC) .................................... 95
Engine Oil (1200 4-TEC / 900 ACE)............................................. 95
Engine Oil Replacement (900 ACE)............................................ 96
Engine Oil Replacement (1200 4-TEC) ........................................ 97
Engine Oil Filter (900 ACE) ..................................................... 99
Oil Filter (1200 4-TEC)........................................................... 99
Exhaust System............................................................... 100
Spark Plugs .................................................................... 100
Engine Stopper ( E-TEC models)............................................. 101
Brake Fluid..................................................................... 102
Gearbox Oil .................................................................... 102
Drive Belt ...................................................................... 103
Drive Pulley .................................................................... 106
Track............................................................................ 107
Suspension .................................................................... 111
Skis............................................................................. 111
Fuses........................................................................... 112
Lights........................................................................... 113
VEHICLE CARE.................................................................... 115
Post-Operation Care .......................................................... 115
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection ............................................. 115
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