Table of Contents
Limited Warranty .....................Inside Front Cover
Foreword ............................................................ 1
Declaration of Conformity................................... 2
Snowmobile Safety Rules .................................. 3
General Information ......................................4-21
Snowmobile Identification.................................. 4
Control Locations .............................................. 4
Gasoline-Oil....................................................... 5
Engine Break-In................................................. 6
Drive Belt Break-In ............................................ 6
Cold Drive-Away Function (6000)...................... 6
Speedometer/Tachometer/Indicator Icons......... 7
Diagnostic Codes ............................................ 11
Handlebar Tilt (ZR/XF) .................................... 12
Handlebar Height/Tilt (M) ................................ 13
Speedometer/Tachometer Angle (8000) ......... 13
Exhaust System .............................................. 13
Air-Intake Silencer ........................................... 13
Cooling System ............................................... 14
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 14
Jump-Starting .................................................. 14
Drive Clutch and Driven Clutch ....................... 15
Drive Clutch/Driven Clutch Alignment ............. 15
Fuel Pump ....................................................... 16
Shock Absorbers (Rebuildable Gas) ............... 16
Standard Track (ZR/XF)................................... 16
Paddle Track (M/XF) ........................................ 16
Track Studs...................................................... 16
Reverse Operation .......................................... 17
Access Panel/Hood (Removing/Installing) ...... 18
Removable Seat .............................................. 19
Removable Seat (M)........................................ 19
Towing ............................................................. 20
Arctic Power Valve (APV) System ................... 20
Exhaust Controlled Timing (ECT) System....... 21
Operating Instructions .................................22-25
Starting and Stopping Engine ......................... 22
Braking ............................................................ 23
Emergency Stopping ....................................... 24
Throttle/Ignition Monitor Switch ....................... 24
Varying Altitude Operation............................... 25
Lubrication .................................................. 26-26
Chain Case...................................................... 26
Rear Suspension ............................................. 26
Maintenance ............................................... 27-48
Periodic Maintenance Checklist....................... 27
Fuel System..................................................... 28
Checking/Adding Engine Oil (6000) ................ 29
Checking/Adding Engine Oil (8000) ................ 29
Coolant Level................................................... 29
Spark Plugs ..................................................... 30
Checking/Adjusting APV Cables...................... 31
Battery (Electric Start) ..................................... 32
Fuses............................................................... 34
Brake System .................................................. 35
Burnishing Brake Pads .................................... 37
Drive Belt ......................................................... 38
Track Tension................................................... 40
Track Alignment ............................................... 41
Suspension...................................................... 42
Lights ............................................................... 45
Ski Wear Bars.................................................. 46
Adjusting Ski Stance........................................ 47
Rail Wear Strips............................................... 47
Performance Tips ....................................... 49-50
Preparation for Storage .............................. 51-52
Preparation after Storage .................................53
U.S. EPA Emission Control Statement/Warranty
Coverage (U.S. Only) ....................................54
Change of Address, Ownership, or Warranty
Transfer .........................................................55
Warranty Procedure/Owner
Responsibility .......................Inside Back Cover