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2. Inspect the two belly pan threaded bosses and ensure
they are in good shape.
INSTALLING
1. Slide the belly pan into position on the front end;
then secure with cap screws, lock washers, and
washers (forward) and Phillips-head screws (rear-
ward).
2. Install the three belly pan rivets in each ski-well.
3. Using a piece of cardboard to protect the finish, tip
the snowmobile on its side and install the remaining
belly pan rivets; then return the snowmobile to the
upright position.
4. Install the hood.
Seat/Cushion/Taillight
Housing
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REMOVING
1. Remove the retaining nut securing the ignition
switch to the console; then slide the switch forward
and out of the console.
2. Remove the screw securing the choke knob to the
cable; then remove the knob.
3. Remove the two nuts securing the choke cable to the
console; then slide the cable forward and out of the
console.
4. Pull the recoil starter rope out approximately 24";
then tie a slip-knot in the starter rope below the con-
sole and allow the rope to slowly retract against the
starter case.
5. Remove the knot at the handle and remove the han-
dle; then thread the rope through the bushing in the
console.
6. Turn the gas tank shut-off valve to the CLOSED
position; then disconnect the fuel hose from the car-
buretor.
7. Remove the vent hose from the top of the gas tank.
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8. Raise the flap at the rear of the seat and remove the
two cap nuts securing the seat assembly to the tun-
nel. Account for two washers.
9. Raise the rear of the seat assembly high enough to
disconnect the taillight wiring harness; then discon-
nect the taillight from the main wiring harness.
10. Remove the seat assembly.
NOTE: If necessary, use a sharp tool to pry out all
staples securing the seat cover to the plastic seat base;
then remove the cover from the seat base and seat
foam.
INSTALLING
NOTE: If the seat cover was removed, position the
cover over the seat foam and plastic seat base. Check
to make sure it is positioned straight; then fold the
rear edge of the cushion down and around the base.
Using a staple gun and 1/4-in. staples, staple the rear
flap of the cushion to the base in the same areas as the
original staples were located. Position staples 1"
apart. Fold the sides of the cushion down around the
bottom edge of the base. Position the staples in the
same areas as the original staples were located.
1. Place the seat assembly into position and connect the
taillight wiring harness.
2. Secure the seat assembly to the tunnel with washers
and cap nuts.
3. Connect the vent hose to the top of the gas tank.
4. Thread the recoil starter rope through the bushing in
the console and the handle; then tie a knot at the end
of the rope and pull the handle up and onto the knot.
KEY
1. Seat Assy
2. Gas Tank/Seat-Base
3. Cap w/Gauge
4. Seal
5. Seat Cover
6. Seat Wire
7. Foam
8. Seat Wire
9. Staple
10. Clip
11. Vent Hose
12. Bushing
13. Push Nut
14. Decal
15. Teflon Tape
16. Shut-Off Valve
17. Hose Clamp
18. Fuel Hose
19. Fuel Filter
20. Hose Clamp
21. Fuel Hose
22. Hose Clamp
23. Cable Tie
24. Spring
25. Choke Cable
26. Nut
27. Decal
28. Ignition Switch
29. Retaining Nut
30. Ignition Switch Key
31. Cap Screw
32. Lock Nut
33. Washer
34. Cap Nut
35. Taillight Assy
36. Washer
37. Nut w/Washer
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on a
fuel system when there may be fuel leakage, there
should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc., in the
area.
