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Reverse Operation
Crossfire 800/M8/M1000
Models
The engine reverse function offers the
operator the convenience of being able to
back up the snowmobile rather than hav-
ing to turn the snowmobile around by
hand. This feature, under most situations,
should not be used to free a stuck snow-
mobile as it will tend to dig the skis
deeper into the snow. Always use mini-
mal speed when operating in reverse and
come to a complete stop before shifting
from either forward to reverse or reverse
to forward.
Shifting Into Reverse
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NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
(deflection) is important for the
reverse function to operate properly.
If the belt is too tight, difficulty in
engaging reverse will be experi-
enced (the reverse function will
make up to three attempts to engage
into reverse, and if the function is
not completed after the third
attempt, the engine will shut down).
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into
reverse. The reverse function is can-
celled when engine temperature is
below -22° F (-30° C) or above 176°
F (80° C).
2. Shift only with the engine at idle
RPM and the snowmobile com-
pletely stopped. The reverse func-
tion will not engage if engine speed
is above 4000 RPM.
NOTE: If attempting to shift into
reverse at too high engine RPM
(above 4000 RPM), the reverse func-
tion will be cancelled and the coolant
temperature warning icon will flash.
This indicates the reverse switch
button was pressed at too high RPM.
The operator must reduce engine
RPM below 4000 and press the but-
ton a second time.
3. Upon pressing the reverse switch
button, the reverse function will
make up to three attempts to engage
into reverse. If the function is not
completed after the third attempt,
the engine will shut down.
Operating in Reverse
! WARNING
Always balance the snowmobile with
the proper proportion between the
number of studs and carbide length
on the wear bars. Do not “over drive”
conditions; use common sense in all
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use studs that are more than
9.525 mm (0.375 in.) longer than the
track lug height.
! WARNING
Do not operate a snowmobile with
loose studs as they may be thrown
from the track. Always use a shielded
safety stand whenever performing
any maintenance or adjustments.
! WARNING
DO NOT stand behind the snowmo-
bile or near the rotating track.
NEVER run the track at high speed
when the track is suspended.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as it
is hard on the driven pulley torque
bracket and the cam rollers.
CAUTION
Never engage the electric starter or
pull the recoil starter rope when the
engine is running or when operating
in reverse. Damage to the engine and/
or either the electric start or recoil
start system will occur.
