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3. On the CFR/F8 models if reverse is
used for longer than five minutes con-
tinuously, the engine will shut down.
NOTE: On the F570 model, the sys-
tem will not shift until the button is
released. Also, the reverse function
will cancel if operated in reverse lon-
ger than 45 seconds. Whenever the
reverse function has been cancelled,
the engine must be run in the for-
ward mode for a minimum of 60 sec-
onds at 2000 RPM before the reverse
function can be used again.
NOTE: While operating in reverse, a
“rev-limiter” will activate at 6000 RPM.
4. After shifting from reverse to for-
ward (or from forward to reverse),
apply the throttle slowly and evenly
to allow the driven pulley to engage
properly.
5. The reverse function is cancelled
whenever the engine is shut off.
F5/F6/Z1/Z1 Turbo Models
The reverse transmission function offers
the operator the convenience of being
able to back up the snowmobile rather
than having to turn the snowmobile
around by hand. This feature, under most
situations, should not be used to free a
stuck snowmobile as it will tend to dig
the skis deeper into the snow.
Always use minimal speed when operat-
ing in reverse and come to a complete
stop before shifting from either forward
to reverse or reverse to forward.
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into
reverse.
2. Come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The snowmobile must be at
a complete stop and the engine run-
ning under 3000 RPM (F5/F6 models)
before the system will allow shifting.
3. With the engine at idle (under 3000
RPM - F5/F6 models), press the
reverse switch button; then release
the button. The reverse selection
will be complete.
NOTE: The system will not shift
until the button is released.
4. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and all the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM - F5/F6 models);
then press the button and release.
The forward selection will be com-
plete.
NOTE: An alarm will sound when
the snowmobile is operated in
reverse.
Towing
If the snowmobile is to be towed by
another snowmobile, do not tow using
the loops in the skis. The tow rope should
be attached to the spindles.
Removable/
Adjustable Seat (F5/
F6/F8/Z1 LXR/Z1
Turbo Models)
These snowmobiles are equipped with a
removable/adjustable seat. To adjust the
seat, use the following procedure:
1. Press in on the left-end of the seat
adjuster lever at the rear storage
compartment; then pull out on the
seat adjuster lever at the rear storage
compartment.
! WARNING
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Control could be lost and injury
could occur.
CAUTION
Do not use high speed when backing
up. Damage to the drive belt and
driven pulley components may occur.
CAUTION
After reversing in deep powder snow
conditions, make sure the snowflap
does not become “caught up” in the
track. Track and/or snowflap dam-
age may occur.
! WARNING
Use caution and minimal speed
when operating the snowmobile in
reverse. Be sure the button is in the
desired position.