BRP Ski-doo Tundra Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Engine Coolant (600 ACE
and 600 HO E-TEC)
WARNING
Never open coolant tank cap when
engine is hot.
Engine Coolant level Verification
Check coolant level at room temper-
ature with the cap removed. Liquid
should be at cold level line (engine cold)
of coolant tank.
NOTE: When checking level at low
temperature it may be slightly lower
then the mark.
If additional coolant is necessary or if
entire system has to be refilled, refer
to an authorized Ski-Doo dealer.
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TYPICAL
1. Coolant tank
2. COLD LEVEL line
Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.
Cooling system must be filled with
LONG LIFE ANTIFREEZE (P/N 219
702 685) or with distilled water and an-
tifreeze solution (50% distilled water,
50% antifreeze).
Engine Oil (600 ACE)
Recommended Engine Oil
ENGINE
RECOMMENDED
ENGINE OIL
600 ACE
XPS 4-STROKE
SYNTHETIC OIL
(ALL CLIMATE)
(P/N 293 600 112)
NOTICE
The engine of this snow-
mobile has been developed and
validated using the recommended
BRP XPS™ oil. BRP strongly rec-
ommends the use of its recom-
mended XPS oil at all times. Dam-
ages caused by oil which is not suit-
able for the engine will not be cov-
ered by the BRP limited warranty.
If the recommended oil is not available,
use SAE 0W40 synthetic-based oil that
meets or exceeds the requirements
for API service classification SM
Engine Oil Level Verification
NOTICE
Check level before each
ride and refill if necessary. Do
not overfill. Operating the engine
with an improper level may se-
verely damage engine. Wipe off any
spillage.
Make sure the engine is at normal oper-
ating temperature.
NOTE: The engine reaches its normal
operating temperature when the rear
radiator gets warm.
Place vehicle on a level surface and
proceed as follows to check oil level:
1. Let engine run at idle for approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove the drive belt guard, re-
fer to
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT .
4. Remove dipstick from the filler tube,
then wipe it clean.
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