TRO UBLESHO OTING
Be epe r Code s
Beeper co des are used to inform you on the DESS system operation or any en-
gine management system malfunction s as a comp lement of the pilot lamps to
catch your attention if an a nom a ly oc curs or to inform y ou of a particular condi-
tion.
For more detail s on DESS system beepe r codes, refer to DE SS PILOT LAMP
CODES in TETHE R CU T-O U T SWITCH.
For more detail s on gauge pi lot lamps , refe r to GA UGE PILOT LAMPS.
For any beep code not lis ted in this Operator's Guide, refer to a n a uthoriz ed
SKI-DOO dealer.
General
ENGINE IS CRANKED BUT FAILS TO START.
1. Engine cut-out switch is in OFF position or tether cord cap (DESS key)
away from post.
– Place engine cut-out s wi tch i n th e ON position a nd install tether cord ca p
(DESS ke y) on pos t.
2. No fuel to the engine.
– Chec k fuel tank leve l, a dd fue l if necess ary.
ENGINE LAC KS POWER AND C L UTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE.
1. DESS did not read tether c ord cap (DESS key) code. DESS p ilot l amp
blinks (slow short beeps/repetit ive). Engine can not exc eed 3000 RPM.
– Properly i ns tall tether co rd c a p ( D ES S key ).
2. DESS has read a different code then the one programmed. DESS pilot
lamp blinks rapidly (fast short beeps/repetitive). Engine can not exceed
3000 RPM.
– Install a tether cord cap (DESS key ) for whic h this snow m obile was pro-
gramm ed.
3. Drive bel t worn too thi n.
– If the drive belt has los t m ore than 3 mm (1/8 in) of its original width, it wil l
affe ct vehicle performance.
– Replac e drive belt.
4. Drive and driven pulleys require servicing.
– Contact an authorized SKI-DOO d ealer.
ENGINE BACKFIRES.
1. Engine is running too hot.
– See i tem 3 of ENGINE LACKS POWER AND CLUTCH DO ES NOT E NGA GE.
2. Ignition timing is incorrect or there i s an ignition system f ailure.
– Contact an authorized SKI-DOO d ealer.
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