TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ELECTRIC STARTER DOES NOT WORK
1. Emergency engine stop switch in OFF position or tether cord
cap not installed on engine cut-off switch.
– Place the emergency engine stop switch in the ON position
and install tether cord cap (on engine cut-off switch.
2. Throttle applied while attempting an engine start.
– Release throttle while cranking.
ENGINE IS CRANKED BUT FAILS TO START
1. No fuel to the engine.
– Check fuel tank level, add fuel if necessary.
2. System voltage too low.
– C ontact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
ENGINE RPM DOES NOT REACH CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT POINT
1. D.E.S.S. did not read D.E.S.S. key code in the tether cord cap.
D.E.S.S. pilot lamp blinks (slo w short beeps/repetitive).
– Properly install tether cord cap.
2. D.E.S.S. has read a different c od e than the one programmed.
D.E.S.S. pilot lamp blinks rapidly (fast short beeps/repeti-
tive).
– I nstall a tether cord cap for which this snowmobile was pro-
grammed.
3. ECM does not recognize the D.E.S.S. key.
– Re fer to an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Engine warm-up in progress.
– D rive vehicle at low speeds for a few minutes.
2. Engine break-in period n ot co mpleted.
– Complete break-in period.
3. Drive and driven pu lleys require servicing.
– C ontact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
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