BASIC PROCEDURES
2. Allow engine to warm up one or two
minutes at idle speed.
NOTE: E-TEC engines w ill shut down
after approximately 12 minutes of
idling. ACE engines will shut down af-
ter 5 minutes of idling when coolant
temperature is higher than 70°C
(158°F). This delay increase to 12 min-
utes if a radiator fan is mounted.
3. Disengage parking brake.
4. Apply throttle until drive pulley en-
gages. Drive at low speed the first
two or three minutes.
NOTICE
If vehicle does not move
when th ro ttle is applied, stop en-
gine, remove tether cord cap from
the engine cut-off switch, then do
the following.
– Check if skis are stuck on the
ground. Lift one ski at a time by
the handle, then put it down.
– Check if track is stuck on the
ground. Lift rear of snowmobile
enough to clear track from the
ground, then drop.
– Check rear suspension for hard
snow or ice accumulation that
could interfere with track rota-
tion. Clean the area.
CAUTION Use proper lifting
techniques, notably using your legs
force. Do not attempt to lift the ei-
ther end of the vehicle if it is above
your limits.
WARNING
Make sure tether cord cap is re-
moved before standing in front the
vehicle, getting close to the track
or rear suspension components.
NOTE: On E-TEC models, warm-up is
electronically controlled. During this
period (up to 10 minutes depending on
ambient temperature), engine RPM is
limited.
Engaging Reverse (RER)
(E-TEC)
When the engine is running, depress-
ing the RER button will slow down en-
gine RPM to almost a stop and advance
the ignition timing to invert crankshaft
rotation.
– Engine will automatically shift into
forward when restarting after stop-
ping or stalling.
– Shifting procedure will take place
only when the engine is running.
– If engine is running at a speed above
4300 RPM, the function of the RER
button is disabled.
– It is recommended to warm up the
engine to its normal operating tem-
perature before shifting.
Shifting in Reverse
1. Bring vehicle to a c omplete stop.
2. Apply and hold brake. Remain
seated, refer to
RIDER POSITION
(REVERSE OPERATION)
for pos-
ture information.
3. With engine at idle speed, press and
release the RER button.
4. Wait until reverse beeper sounds,
then gently depress throttle lever.
WARNING
Engaging the reverse mode is
done by depressing the RER
button when the engine is run-
ning. Wait until the reverse alarm
sounds and the RER pilot lamp
comes on in the analog/digital
gauge before operating throttle
to proceed in reverse. The reverse
speed is not limited. Always pro-
ceed with caution as fast reverse
could result in loss of vehicle sta-
bility. Come to complete stop be-
fore depressing RER button. Al-
ways remain seated and apply the
brake before shifting. Ensure the
path behind is clear of obstacles or
bystanders before proceeding.
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