BRP Ski-Doo 1200 4-TEC 2018, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
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Hook up clip on drive pulley.
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1. Clip installation location
Wind the rope tightly around drive pul-
ley. When pulled, pulley must rotate
counterclockwise.
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Pull the rope using a sharp, crisp pull so
the rope comes free of the drive pulley.
Start engine as per usual manual start-
ing.
WARNING
When starting the snowmobile
in an emergency situation, using
drive pulley, do not reinstall the
belt guard and return slowly to
have snowmobile repaired.
Vehicle Warm-Up
Before every ride, vehicle has to be
warmed up as follows.
1. Start engine as explained in
ENGINE
STARTING PROCEDURE
above.
2. Allow engine to warm up one or two
minutes at idle speed.
NOTE: All engine except ACE engine
will shut down after approximately 12
minutes of idling.
Ace engine will shut
down after 5 minutes of idling when
coolant temperature is higher than
70°C (158°F). This delay increase to
12 minutes if a radiator fan is mounted.
3. Disengage parking brake.
4. Apply throttle until drive pulley en-
gages. Drive at low speed the first
two or three minutes.
NOTICE
If vehicle does not move
when throttle is applied, stop en-
gine, remove tether cord cap from
the engine cut-off switch, then do
the following.
– Check if skis are stuck on the
ground. Lift one ski at a time by
the handle, then put it down.
– Check if track is stuck on the
ground. Lift rear of snowmobile
enough to clear track from the
ground, then drop.
– Check rear suspension for hard
snow or ice accumulation that
could interfere with track rota-
tion. Clean the area.
CAUTION Beware of injuries
by using proper lifting techniques,
notably using your legs force. Do
not attempt to lift the rear of vehicle
if it is above your limits.
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