TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
19)HeatedGripSwitch......................................................... 37
20)HeatedThrottleLeverSwitch.............................................. 37
21)HoodLatches ............................................................... 37
22)ElectricPowerOutlet....................................................... 37
23)Fuses ........................................................................ 38
24)FrontGrabHandles/FrontBumper ........................................ 39
25)StorageCompartment...................................................... 40
26)RearRack.................................................................... 40
27)ToolKit ....................................................................... 40
28)Hitch ......................................................................... 40
29)ShieldsandGuards ......................................................... 40
30)Windshield .................................................................. 40
31)ModularSeat................................................................ 40
32)Backrest ..................................................................... 41
33)Tachometer.................................................................. 42
34)AdjustableMirrors.......................................................... 42
35)MechanicalFuelLevelGauge.............................................. 42
36)HornButton ................................................................. 43
FUELANDOIL....................................................................... 44
RecommendedFuel............................................................ 44
FuelingProcedure............................................................... 44
RecommendedInjectionOil(550FModel) ................................... 44
RecommendedEngineOil(V800Model) ..................................... 45
BREAK-INPERIOD.................................................................. 46
OperationDuringBreak-In...................................................... 46
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 47
EngineStartingProcedure(550FModel)...................................... 47
EmergencyStarting(550FModelOnly)....................................... 48
EngineStartingProcedure(V800Model) ..................................... 49
RidingConditionsandyourSnowmobile...................................... 49
VehicleWarm-Up................................................................ 49
ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................................... 50
GearboxOperation.............................................................. 50
TowinganAccessory ........................................................... 51
TowingAnotherSnowmobile.................................................. 51
TowingaHeavyLoadatLowSpeed........................................... 51
TUNEYOURRIDE .................................................................. 52
RearSpringsPreload............................................................ 53
SuspendedExtensionAdjustment............................................ 53
ShackleMovementLimiterAdjustment ...................................... 54
StopperStrapLength........................................................... 54
AdjustmentTipsAccordingtoVehicleBehavior.............................. 55
VEHICLETRANSPORTATION..................................................... 56
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