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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 cancelled
when engine temperature is below or
above normal operating range.
2. Shift only with the engine at idle
RPM and the snowmobile com-
pletely stopped. The reverse func-
tion will not engage if engine is
above 3000 RPM.
3. If attempting to shift into reverse at
too high engine RPM (above 3000
RPM), the reverse function 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 3000 and
press the button a second time.
4. 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
1. When reverse is engaged, a reverse
icon will illuminate in the speedom-
eter/tachometer and a reverse alarm
will sound.
2. If the throttle lever is compressed
before complete reverse engage-
ment, the engine may shut down.
Always wait for the reverse icon to
illuminate and the reverse alarm to
sound before backing up.
3. The system will not shift until the
button is released. Also, the reverse
function will cancel if operated in
reverse longer than 45 seconds.
Whenever the reverse function has
been cancelled, the engine must be
run in the forward mode for a mini-
mum of 60 seconds at 2000 RPM
before the reverse function can be
used again.
4. To shift into forward, stop the snow-
mobile and allow the engine to idle
(under 3000 RPM); then press the
reverse button and release. The for-
ward selection will be complete.
5. After shifting from reverse to forward
(or from forward to reverse), apply
the throttle slowly and evenly to allow
the driven clutch to engage properly.
6. The reverse function is cancelled
whenever the engine is shut off.
Access Panel/Hood
To remove the access panel and hood, use
the following procedure:
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as it is
hard on the driven clutch torque
bracket and the cam rollers.
! 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 clutch 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 damage
may occur.
CAUTION
If the snowmobile is equipped with
ice scratchers, the scratchers must
be disengaged or component dam-
age will occur.
