Ski-Doo ELITE SERIES User Manual

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (ENGINE)
LUBRICATION
SYMPTOM LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
1. Check oil level and search for leakage on crankcase and/or sealing parts.
a. Crankcase is leaking due to damage.
Rebuild engine with new crankcase and gasket parts. Use Bombardier’s recommended oil (refer to
TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Crankcase is leaking due to loose screws.
Retighten screws with recommended torque.
c. Sealing rings, O-rings and/or gaskets are brittle and/or hard or damaged.
Replace damaged parts.
d. Piston rings worn out (blue coloured engine exhaust emission).
Replace piston rings (refer to ENGINE BLOCK).
e. Piston rings are broken (low compression).
Replace piston rings (refer to ENGINE BLOCK).
f. Valve stem seal damaged and/or sealing lip is hard and/or brittle.
Replace all valve stem seals.
2. Check oil drain plug on engine bottom.
a. Plug is loosed and/or gasket ring is missing.
Retighten the plug and/or place gasket ring.
3. Check control bore if oil leaks (beside water pump housing).
a. Oil leaking from control bore means a damaged oil seal on water pump shaft.
Replace oil seal (refer to COOLING SYSTEM).
4. Check oil pressure switch function.
a. Oilpressureswitchdamaged.
Replace oil pressure switch.
5. Check oil orifice(s) on the oil pump suction side.
a. Oil orifice(s) is(are) clogged.
Clean from contamination. Replace oil and oil filter if necessary (refer to MAINTENANCE or LUBRICATION
SYSTEM).
6. Check oil pump function.
a. Oil pump rotor is out of wear limit.
Replace oil pump shaft (refer to LUBRICATION SYSTEM).
b. Oil pump seized due to oil leakage and/or air inclusion.
Replace oil pump (refer to LUBRICATION SYSTEM).
c. Gears driving oil pump are broken or otherwise damaged.
Replace gears.
d. Incorrect oil being used.
Use Bombardier’s recommend oil (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
7. Check oil pressure regulator valve (spring) function.
a. Valve spring damaged (valve always open).
Replace spring.
b. Valve piston is stuck in oil pump housing.
Repair valve piston.
TEST/INSPECTION
8. Check plain bearings in crankcase for heavy wear.
a. Plain bearings out of specification (increased clearance).
Replace plain bearings.
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Ski-Doo ELITE SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Ski-Doo
Model	ELITE SERIES
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English