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VEHICLE WARM-UP .................................................................. 110
POST-OPERATION CARE .......................................................... 111
SPECIAL OPERATIONS ............................................................. 111
Riding at High Altitudes............................................................... 111
Engine Overheating..................................................................... 111
Fuel Flooded Engine.................................................................... 112
Rear Suspension Slider Shoe Sticking......................................... 112
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART........................................... 113
FLUID LEVELS............................................................................ 115
Brake System.............................................................................. 115
Chaincase Oil Level..................................................................... 116
Oil Injection System .................................................................... 117
Cooling System ........................................................................... 118
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 119
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection.................................................. 119
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ........................................... 120
Drive Belt Removal/Installation ................................................... 122
Drive Chain Tension .................................................................... 127
TRA Drive Pulley Adjustment...................................................... 127
Drive Belt Condition .................................................................... 130
Brake Condition........................................................................... 130
Brake Adjustment........................................................................ 130
Rear Suspension Condition ......................................................... 131
Suspension Stopper Strap Condition........................................... 131
Track Condition............................................................................ 131
Track Tension and Alignment...................................................... 131
Steering and Front Suspension Mechanism ............................... 135
Wear and Condition of Skis and Runners.................................... 136
Exhaust System .......................................................................... 136
Air Filter Cleaning ........................................................................ 136
Headlight Beam Aiming............................................................... 139
Bulb Replacement....................................................................... 139
Battery Electrolyte....................................................................... 143
TOWING THE VEHICLE ............................................................. 144
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE................................................ 144
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION......................... 144
Storage........................................................................................ 144
Preseason Preparation ................................................................ 144
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 145
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 148
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP................................ 158
PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS/DISCLAIMER ................................... 158
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