Section02MAINTENANCE
Subsection 03 (PRESEASON PREPARATION)
PRESEASON PREPARATION
Proper vehicle preparation is necessary after the
summer months or when a vehicle has not been
used for more than one month.
Refer to preseason preparation column from
MAINTENANCE CHART jointly with the present
preseason preparation procedure in order to cover
each and every aspect of the snowmobile presea-
son preparation procedure.
Any worn, broken or damaged parts found during
the storage procedure should have been replaced.
If not, proceed with the replacement.
WARNING
Unless otherwise specified, engine should be
turned off for preparation procedure.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
All Models except 593 SDI Equipped Models
Drain fuel tank.
Install a hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) on supply
hose then, unplug support hose.
Pull out male connector from grommet.
295 000 076
A33I02A
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1. Male connector
2. Grommet
Pull out grommet from fuel tank then, pull out
pickup hose and fuel filter.
1
A33I01A
2
1. Fuel filter
2. Pickup hose
Replace fuel filter and grommet. To facilitate the
installation, grommet should be on smaller diam-
eter of male connector. Install grommet on fuel
tank and push male connector through grommet.
593 SDI Equipped Models
Fuel filter, inlet and outlet hoses come as an as-
sembly.
The fuel filter is located beside the steering col-
umn, next to coolant tank.
Using B.U.D.S. release the fuel pressure. Refer to
COMPONENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.
Remove console to gain access to top of fuel
pump module.
Disconnect both ends of fuel filter line.
Unfasten clip retaining fuel line to fuse box sup-
port.
Unscrew the fuel filter support nut then remove
the filter.
The installation is the reverse of removal proce-
dure.
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