TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC PROCEDURES (contād)
Engine Starting Procedure ..................................................... 89
Vehicle Warm-Up................................................................ 89
Engaging Reverse (RER) (E-TEC) .............................................. 90
Shifting in Reverse or Forward (ACE).......................................... 91
Shutting Off the Engine......................................................... 91
Post-Operation Care ............................................................ 91
RIDING CONDITIONS AND YOUR SNOWMOBILE ............................ 92
Altitude........................................................................... 92
Temperature..................................................................... 92
Hard Packed Snow.............................................................. 92
SPECIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 93
Emergency Starting............................................................. 93
Towing an Accessory ........................................................... 94
Towing Another Snowmobile .................................................. 94
Transporting the Vehicle ........................................................ 94
TUNE YOUR RIDE .................................................................. 96
Rear Suspension Adjustments ................................................ 96
Front Suspension Adjustments.............................................. 101
Adjustment Tips According to Vehicle Behavior ............................ 106
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
FIRST INSPECTION............................................................... 110
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (E-TEC) .......................................... 113
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (ACE) ............................................ 115
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ................................................ 117
Air Filter with Dual Air Intake (E-TEC models)............................... 117
Engine Coolant ................................................................ 117
Engine Oil (ACE)............................................................... 118
Engine Oil Filter (ACE) ........................................................ 120
Exhaust System............................................................... 121
Spark Plugs .................................................................... 122
Engine Stopper (E-TEC)....................................................... 122
Brake Fluid..................................................................... 123
Chaincase Oil.................................................................. 124
Drive Chain .................................................................... 125
Drive Belt ...................................................................... 126
Drive Pulley (E-TEC)........................................................... 128
Track............................................................................ 130
Suspension .................................................................... 133
Skis............................................................................. 134
Fuses........................................................................... 135
Lights........................................................................... 136
Taillig ht ......................................................................... 137
Ice Scratchers (BoonDocker)................................................. 137
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