Ski-Doo REV Series Shop Manual

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 03 (TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM)
SYMPTOM PULLEYS DO NOT DOWN SHIFT PROPERLY.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
1. Check driven pulley spring tension.
a. Spring tension is too low.
Adjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA) or replace spring.
2. Refer to VIBRATIONS COMING FROM DRIVEN PULLEY and check items listed.
TEST/INSPECTION
3. Check drive pulley bushings (cleanliness, wear, etc.).
a. Bushings stick to fixed half pulley shaft.
Clean or replace.
SYMPTOM IN REVERSE ENGINE FAILS AND DRIVEN PULLEY OPENS TOO FAST (DRIVE BELT IS LOW IN DRIVEN
PULLEY).
CONDITION NORMAL USE
1. Check pulley distance and alignment.
a. Improper adjustment.
Adjust according to specifications (refer to PULLEY DISTANCE AND ALIGNMENT) and make sure that
engine stopper is resting against engine.
2. Check for reverse sliding shoes.
a. Slidingshoesarewornormissing.
Replace sliding shoes.
TEST/INSPECTION
3. Check spring.
a. Spring is weak or insufficient tension.
Replace spring.
SYMPTOM UNEVEN BELT WEAR ON ONE SIDE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
TEST/INSPECTION 1. Check tightening torque of engine mount bolts.
a. Loose engine mount.
Tighten mount nuts/bolts equally.
2. Check pulley alignment.
a. Pulley misalignment.
Align pulleys.
3. Check drive belt contact area on pulleys.
a. Rough or scratched pulley surfaces.
Repair or replace pulley half.
4. Check driven pulley sliding half play.
a. Driven pulley bushing worn.
Replace bushing.
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Ski-Doo REV Series Specifications

General

Chassis	REV
Track Width	15 in
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Seating Capacity	1
Reverse	Available on most models
Electric Start	Available on most models