Ski-Doo ZX series User Manual

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FUEL AND OIL.......................................................................... 149
Recommended Fuel.................................................................. 149
Recommended Oil .................................................................... 150
COLD WEATHER CARBURETION MODIFICATIONS............. 151
BREAK-IN PERIOD ................................................................... 152
Engine ....................................................................................... 152
Belt............................................................................................ 152
10-Hour Inspection.................................................................... 152
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ........................................................ 153
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST................................................ 155
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 156
Principle of Operation................................................................ 156
Starting the Engine.................................................................... 157
Emergency Starting................................................................... 160
Shutting Off the Engine............................................................. 163
VEHICLE WARM-UP ................................................................ 164
RIDING THE VEHICLE.............................................................. 164
HOW TO RIDE .......................................................................... 165
TERRAIN/RIDING VARIATIONS ............................................. 168
POST-OPERATION CARE ........................................................ 175
SPECIAL OPERATIONS ........................................................... 176
Riding at High Altitudes............................................................. 176
Engine Overheating................................................................... 176
Fuel Flooded Engine.................................................................. 176
Rear Suspension Slider Shoe Sticking....................................... 176
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART......................................... 178
FLUID LEVELS.......................................................................... 180
Brake System............................................................................ 180
Chaincase/Gearbox Oil Level..................................................... 181
Oil Injection System .................................................................. 182
Engine Oil Level ........................................................................ 184
Cooling System ......................................................................... 185
Battery Electrolyte..................................................................... 188
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 189
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection................................................ 189
Belt Guard Removal and Installation ......................................... 190
Drive Belt Removal/Installation ................................................. 194
Drive Chain Tension .................................................................. 200
Drive Pulley Adjustment............................................................ 201
Drive Belt Condition .................................................................. 204
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Ski-Doo ZX series Specifications

General

Brand	Ski-Doo
Model	ZX series
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English