Ski-Doo REV Series Shop Manual

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 04 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
SYMPTOM STARTER TURNS, BUT OVERRUNNING CLUTCH PINION DOES NOT MESH WITH RING GEAR.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
7. Check ring gear.
a. Worn ring gear.
Replace ring gear.
TEST/INSPECTION
8. Check for proper starter rotation direction.
a. Starter turns in wrong direction, incorrectly installed brushes, wrong polarity or wrong starter.
Replace starter or reconnect properly.
SYMPTOM ELECTRIC STARTER KEEPS TURNING WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
1. Check clutch.
a. Jammed clutch pinion gear.
Replace or clean.
2. Check movement of clutch on splines.
a. Clutch is stuck on splines.
Clean.
3. Check starter brackets.
a. Broken bracket(s).
Replace bracket(s).
4. Check starter relay.
a. Shorted starter relay winding(s).
Replace starter relay.
5. Check starter relay contacts.
a. Melted starter relay contacts.
Replace starter relay.
6. Check starter relay.
a. Starter relay returns poorly.
Replace starter relay.
TEST/INSPECTION
7. Check start switch contacts.
a. Contacts shorted.
Replace start switch.
SYMPTOM NOISE OCCURENCE WHEN STARTING ENGINE.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
TEST/INSPECTION 1. Check if ring gear is well-mounted to drive pulley fixed half.
a. Loose and/or broken bolts.
Retighten bolts using thread locker or replace ring gear and drive pulley fixed half.
mmr2004-Rev 63

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