Lynx Adventure 800 Operator'S Manual Download

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SYMPTOM: Snowmobile cannot reach full speed

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Drive belt

Incorrect track adjustment

Pulleys misaligned

Engine

Check item ”Engine lacks acceleration or power”

See MAINTENANCE or an authorized Lynx dealer
for proper alignment and tension adjustments.

Contact an authorized Lynx dealer.

See item ”Engine lacks acceleration or power”.

Summary of Contents for Adventure 800

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Page 2: ...1 ENGLISH OPERATOR S MANUAL LYNX 2005 Rave 440 800 Enduro Sport 600SDI 550 400 Adventure 800 Touring V 1000 Sport Touring 600 SDI Ranger 600 ...

Page 3: ...out switch 16 10 DESS pilot lamp 17 11 Emergency cut out switch 17 12 Headlamp dimmer switch 18 13 High beam pilot lamp Blue 20 14 Rewind starter handle 20 15 Choke lever 20 16 Primer 21 17 Speedometer 21 18 Odometer 21 19 Trip meter 21 20 Trip meter reset button mode button 21 21 Fuel tank cap gauge 23 22 Engine overheating warning lamp Red 23 23 Heated grip and throttle lever switch 23 24 Heated...

Page 4: ...gine 39 Drive belt 39 10 hour inspection 39 PRE OPEARATION CHECK 40 CHECK LIST 40 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 40 Operations 40 Starting the engine 41 Manual starting 42 Shutting off the engine 44 VEHICLE WARM UP 45 POST OPERATION CARE 45 SPECIAL OPERATIONS 45 Riding at high altitudes 45 Engine overheating 45 Fuel flooded engine 46 Rear suspension slider shoe sticking 46 FLUID LEVELS 46 Brake system 46 ...

Page 5: ...t 58 Drive belt condition 60 Brake condition 60 Brake adjustment 60 Rear suspension condition 60 Suspension stopper strap condition 60 Track condition 60 Track tension and alignment 61 Steering and front suspension mechanism 62 Wear and condition of skis and runners 62 Exhaust system 63 Air filter cleaning 63 Headlight 64 STORAGE AND PRE SEASON PREPARATION 66 Storage 66 Pre season preparation 66 T...

Page 6: ...d Running an unloaded engine can prove to be dangerous Never run the engine when the track is raised off the ground or with the hood opened or removed Do not stud the track At speed it may cause the track to tear and separate from vehicle posing a risk of severe injury or death Never start the engine in closed area or indoors Maintain your snowmobile in top mechanical condition at all times Snowmo...

Page 7: ... or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date 3 CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE This warranty coverage is available only on 2005 LYNX snowmobile purchased as new and unused by its first owner from a BRP distributor dealer authorized to distribute LYNX pro ducts in the country in which the sale occurred BRP dist...

Page 8: ...XCLUSIONS The following are not warranted under any circumstances Normal wear and tear Routine maintenance items tune ups adjustments Damage caused by failure to provide proper maintenance and or storage as described in the Operator s Guide Damage resulting from removal of parts improper repairs service maintenance modifi cations or use of parts not manufactured or approved by BRP or resulting fro...

Page 9: ... enforceable against BRP BRP reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time being understood that such mo dification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the products sold while this warranty is in effect 8 TRANSFER If the ownership of a product is transferred during the warranty coverage period this warran ty shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverag...

Page 10: ...anty purposes or to trace your snowmobile in the event of loss These numbers are required by the Lynx dealers to complete warranty claims properly No warranty will be allowed by Bombardier if the engine serial number or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way We strongly recommend that you take all the serial numbers on your snowmobile and supply them to your insurance company 1 Engine serial numbe...

Page 11: ...10 ENGLISH 4 tec models 1 Engine serial number CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS NOTE Some controls instruments do not apply to some models ...

Page 12: ...cally to idle 2 Brake lever Located on the left side of handlebar When compressed the brake is applied When re leased it automatically returns to its original position Braking effect is proportional to the pressure applied on the lever and to the type of terrain and its snow coverage 3 Parking brake button or lever Located on left side of handlebar Parking brake should be used whenever snowmobile ...

Page 13: ...ing keeps brake lever engaged and keeps pressure against brake disc Anyhow this pressure may decrease so low that it will not keep vehicle in place Never leave the snowmobile on hill only with parking brake applied 1 Locking lever 2 OFF 3 ON 4 Brake Parking brake Low oil level pilot lamp Red Lights when brake or parking brake is applied with engine running This pilot lamp also lights up when injec...

Page 14: ...RER button Reverse shift can be used when the snowmobile is stopped and engine is running at idle Engine is running automatically forward when the snowmobile is started after stalling or stopping Shifting in reverse With the snowmobile completely stopped and engine running at idle press and release the RER button 1 RER button The reverse pilot lamp blink and a reverse alarm will sound once every s...

Page 15: ...itude mode The reverse system is now ready to operate in high altitude regions Shifting in reverse is achieved as described above in Shifting in Reverse To select high altitude mode push and hold START RER button until 2 beeps are heard Release button within one second The reverse system is now ready to operate in hig n altitudes Shifting in reverse is achieved as described above in Shifting in Re...

Page 16: ...left to steer the snowmobile Handlebar height is adjustable See an authorized Lynx dealer 8 Ignition switch START RER button Manual start Electric start models 1 OFF 1 OFF 2 ON 2 ON 3 START Manual Starting To start the engine turn the key to ON position then pull rewind starter grip To stop the engine turn the key to OFF position Electric Starting To start engine turn key to START position and hol...

Page 17: ...e is achieved by changing the direction of rotation of the engine not by shifting the chain case in reverse gear When depressing the START RER button the MPEM will practically slow down the engine RPM to a stop and advance the ignition timing to cause crankshaft rotation reversing Engine will automatically shift into forward when starting after stopping or stalling Shifting procedure will take pla...

Page 18: ... the operator falls off the vehicle accidently Through the D E S S TM Digitally Encoded Security System it acts as a lock by preventing unauthorized use of your snowmobile thus deterring theft Finally it prevents unintentional electric starter operation in vehicles so equipped by disab ling the electric starter and ignition circuits in the MPEM or ECU DESS Digitally Encoded Security System Descrip...

Page 19: ...ns that a bad connection has been detected Vehicle can not be driven To check for bad connection remove tether cord cap Make sure the tether cord cap is free of dirt or snow Reinstall cap and restart engine If a blink still occurs contact an authorized dealer 1 Free of dirt and snow A DESS pilot lamp blinking 3 times per second means that you have installed a cap with a code that MPEM of this snow...

Page 20: ... first outing and whenever stopping the engine there after This engine cut out procedure will become a reflex and will prepare operators for emergency situations requiring its use 12 Headlamp dimmer switch Located on left hand side of handlebar allows selection of headlamp beam Note that lights are automatically ON whenever the engine is running ...

Page 21: ...f after few seconds If oil pilot lamp still glows up stop engine and have lubrication system inspected by an authorized Lynx dealer Low battery voltage pilot lamp This lamp will light up to indicate a low battery voltage condition See an authorized Lynx dealer as soon as possible Engine Management System EMS pilot lamp This lamp will light up to indicate a trouble Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for trou...

Page 22: ...he throttle lever As soon as the engine starts move the choke lever to OFF 16 Primer button Pull and push button It is not necessary when engine is warm To prime activate button until a pumping resistance is felt From this point pump 2 or 3 times to inject fuel in intake manifold After priming ensure that primer button is pushed back NOTE In very cold temperature it is recommended to rotate primer...

Page 23: ...are equipped with electronic speedometer It shows the speed either in kilometres or miles per hour Electronic speedo and tachometer Records total distance travelled until it is reset Mode button Depress the mode button to change display Each time engine is started display shows odo meter From that point depress mode button again to return the odometer ...

Page 24: ... Fuel tank cap gauge Unscrew to fill up tank then fully tighten Fuel tank cap features a mechanical gauge Stop the engine before refueling Fuel is inflammable and explosive under certain conditions Open cap slowly Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the vicinity Do not overfill or top off the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area As temperature increases fuel expands and m...

Page 25: ...le temperature See illustration Rear passengers heating grip switches Three position switch Select the desired position to keep rear passenger s hands at comfor table temperature Right side of passenger grab handle 1 Heating grab handle switch 25 Hood latches Stretch and unhook the latches to unlock the hood from its anchors Lift hood gently until stopped by retaining device Close hood slowly then...

Page 26: ...efrom holder pull fuse out Check if filament is melted 1 Fuse 2 Check if melted Fuse for starting system and electric power outlet Starting system and electric power outlet is protected if equipped with 20 ampere fuse If the starter and electric power outlet is out of function check the fuse condition and replace if needed NOTE Do not use a higher rated fuse as this can cause severe damage to elec...

Page 27: ...26 ENGLISH 4 tec models and SDI To open fuse box push on cover tab and tilt cover 1 Push tab 1 Fuse description decal 2 Fuse remover installer 3 Spare fuses 1 Fuse remover installer ...

Page 28: ...eat 30 Rear rack Some models Always readjust suspension according to the load The capacity of this rack is limited Ride at very low speed when loaded Avoid speed over bumps 1 Open latch 31 Tool kit A tool kit containing tools for basic maintenance is supplied with the engine Tool bag is located under the seat or hood 32 Spark plug holder Some models To keep spare spark plugs dry and prevent shocks...

Page 29: ...tch locking latch with a lock pin Check the decal on your own vehicle There is a description of how much load is allowed and to transport and to pull 35 Adjustable suspension Snowmobile handling and comfort depend upon suspension adjustments Choice of suspension adjustments vary with carrying load driver s weight personal prefe rence riding speed and field condition NOTE Some adjustments may not a...

Page 30: ...g position etc Change one adjust ment and retest Proceed methodically until you are satisfied NOTE Whenever adjusting rear suspension check track tension and adjust as neces sary Slight suspension bottoming occuring under the worst riding conditions indicates a good choice of spring preload 1 Rear Springs Comfort IMPORTANT Make sure that all objects to be transported are in place in rear rack and ...

Page 31: ...tment 1 From the highest position turn adjuster to select lowest position then turn adjuster to the desired position 2 Center Spring Steering Behavior Ride at moderate speed on a trail If handlebar is felt too hard to turn adjust centre spring accordingly ...

Page 32: ...d adjustment at moderate speed 1 Handlebar easy to turn neutral steering attitude Too soft of adjustment 1 Handlebar harder to turn oversteering attitude 1 Use adjuster wrench provided in tool kit to increase preload ...

Page 33: ...ase preload 3 Stopper Strap Weight Transfer Ride at low speed then fully accelerate Note steering behavior Adjust stopper strap length accordingly NOTE Whenever stopper strap length is changed track tension must be readjusted Good adjustment at full acceleration 1 Comfortable steering 2 Good weight transfer to the track 3 Light pressure of skis on the ground ...

Page 34: ...33 ENGLISH Too long strap 1 Skis lift off the ground OR Too short strap 1 Heavy steering 1 Screw or unscrew knob to vary strap length ...

Page 35: ...rap to a different hole 4 Front Springs Handle Ride at moderate speed and check for proper handling Adjust front springs accordingly Proper adjustment 1 Good handling and comfortable steering Too soft of adjustment 1 Bad handling ...

Page 36: ...35 ENGLISH 1 Increase spring preload Too hard of adjustment 1 Steering hard to turn 1 Decrease spring preload ...

Page 37: ...er certain conditions Wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle WARNING SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEM Front suspension wandering Snowmobile seems unstable and seems to pivot around its centre Steering feels too heavy Rear of snowmobile seems too stiff Rear of snowmobile seems too soft Rear suspension front shock absor ber is frequently bottoming Track spins too much at start CORRECTIVE MEASURE...

Page 38: ...leanliness and minimum spark plug fouling The BOMBARDIER FORMULA XP S synthetic injection oil provides superior lubrication redu ced engine component wear and oil deposit thus maintaining maximum level performance This synthetic injection oil meets the latest ASTM and JASO standards CAUTION Never use four stroke mineral or synthetic oil Do not mix these with out board motor oil Do no use NMMA TC W...

Page 39: ...without problems CAUTION For colder temperatures than 20 C carburetor s must be recalibrated to avoid engine damage Refer to an authorized Lynx dealer Heated carburetor valve The heated carburetor valve should be closed except When riding between 5º C and 5ºC in a high relative humidity When riding in deep powder snow When following another snowmobile which makes dust snow Some liquid cooled model...

Page 40: ... the initial engine break in 500 ml of recommended injection oil should be added to fuel for the first full filling of fuel tank P N 1471599 20x1l Have spark plugs cleaned after engine break in 2 tec SDI models To assure additional protection during the initial engine break in 500 ml fully synthetic XP S II oil Drive Belt A new drive belt requires a break in period of 50 km Avoid strong accelerati...

Page 41: ...of snow if so equipped Make certain your snowmobile is pointed away from people or objects before you start it Be warmly dressed with clothing designed for snowmobiling OPERATING INSTRUCTION Propulsion Depressing throttle lever increases engine RPM causing the drive pulley to engage Depen ding on models engine RPM must be between 2500 and 4200 before drive pulley engage ment will occur Outer sheav...

Page 42: ...ce is felt From this point pump 2 or 3 times to inject fuel in intake manifold After priming ensure that primer button is pushed back NOTE In very cold temperature it is recommended to rotate primer button 3 4 turns prior to pull it This will eliminate the possibility of sticking NOTE Priming is not necessary when engine is warm Choke equipped vehicles Initial cold starting Do not operate the thro...

Page 43: ...out activating the throttle lever As soon as the engine starts move the choke lever to OFF Rewind starter All the models except 4 tec models Set the key to ignition switch and turn to ON position Grab the handle firmly and crank the engine Do not activate the throttle lever during starting NOTE There is no rewind starter handle in 4 tec model Electric starting Set key to ignition switch Turn the k...

Page 44: ...ation Have the snowmo bile repaired as soon as possible Attach one end of emergency rope to rewind handle NOTE The spark plug socket can be used as an emergency handle Attach the other end of emergency rope to the starter clip supplied in the tool kit Hook up clip on drive pulley Wind the rope tightly around drive pulley When pulled pulley must rotate counterclockwise 1 Knot on this side ...

Page 45: ... do not reinstall the belt guard and return slowly to have snowmobile repaired Shutting off the engine Release throttle lever and wait until engine has returned to idle speed Shut off the engine using either ignition switch engine cut out switch or tether cut out switch Always remove tether cord cap and key when vehicle is not in operation in order to prevent accidental engine starting or to avoid...

Page 46: ...y their loops and lift their front end slightly off the ground After restarting engine the vehicle can be driven at low speed for the first 2 or 3 minutes of riding After that it may be driven up to the legal speed limit as per normal safety practices POST OPERATION CARE Shut off the engine Install rear of vehicle on a wide base snowmobile mechanical stand Remove snow and ice from rear suspension ...

Page 47: ...ith 35 mm or more high profile are not meant for the trail ride hard surface but only for the deep snow ride If the vehicle which is equipped with this kind of track is driven on hard packed snow slider shoes may stick on track metallic parts or the track can get damaged FLUID LEVELS It is recommended that the assistance of an authorized Lynx dealer be periodically obtained on other components sys...

Page 48: ... other types of oil when servicing Do not mix synthetic oil with other types of oil 1 Dipstick 2 Oil level 3 Level between marks Engine oil level 4 tec models Make sure engine is at operating temperature Snowmobile must be on a level surface Leave engine running at idle for 30 seconds Stop engine and wipe the dipstick Dipstick must be completely screwed in before checking oil level Oil level must ...

Page 49: ...Check level and refill every time you refuel Wipe off any spillage Oil is highly flam mable when heated 1 Injection oil reservoir 2 Maximum level 13 mm from top 1 Injection oil reservoir 2 Maximum level 13 mm from top 4 tec engine oil 1 Maximum 2 Minimum WARNING ...

Page 50: ...m Check coolant level at room temperature Liquid should be at COLD LEVEL line engine cold of coolant tank NOTE When checking level at low temperature it may be slightly lower than mark If additional coolant is necessary or if entire system has to be refilled refer to an authorized Lynx dealer 1 COLD LEVEL line 1 Coolant tank 2 COLD LEVEL line ...

Page 51: ...ich is corrosive and poisonous In case of contact with skin flush with water and call a physician immediately Should the battery casing be damaged wear a suitable pair of non absorbent gloves when removing the battery by hand Battery caps have do not have vent holes Make sure that vent tube is not obstructed Dry battery These batteries are maintenance free battery Electrolyte level can not be chec...

Page 52: ...scratches on windshield or hood use BOMBARDIER Scratch Remover Kit P N 861 774 800 CAUTION Never clean plastic parts or hood with strong detergent degreasing agent paint thinner acetone products containing chlorine etc Clean sheaves of both pulleys using BOMBARDIER Pulley flange cleaner P N 413 711 809 Inspect the hood and repair any damage Touch up all metal spots where paint has been scratched o...

Page 53: ...ine compartment 4 tec models only 2 Remove air silencer access panel 3 Loosen collar screw on air silencer grommet 4 Disconnect engine vent hose from air silencer 1 Collar screw 2 Engine vent hose 5 Disconnect air temperature sensor at rear of air silencer 1 Air temperature sensor ...

Page 54: ...to connect air temperature sensor otherwise a trouble code will appear Other models 1 Tighten to open pulley 1 Guard 2 Retaining pins Stop engine using tether cord Open hood Pull out clip then open pin retainer Remove belt guard 1 Pin retaining ...

Page 55: ... half as shown When reinstalling belt guard position its cut away toward front of snowmobile Refer to decal in belt guard NOTE Belt guard is purposely made slightly oversize to maintain tension on its pins and retainers preventing undue noise and vibration It is important that this tension be maintained when reinstalling Typical Drive belt installer remover ...

Page 56: ...wn and pull panel out of bottom pan Pull panel out of bottom pan 1 Tighten to open pulley Turn sliding half clockwise then pull on drive belt to open driven pulley Follow instruction on decals for belt removal and installation ...

Page 57: ... Slip the belt over the top edge of the sliding half as shown Installation The maximum drive belt life span is obtained when the belt has the proper rotation direction Install it so the arrow printed on belt is pointing at front of vehicle 1 Arrow pointing at front of vehicle ...

Page 58: ...ll the drive belt first place belt between drive pulley sheaves Then between driven pulley sheaves finishing with bottom Follow instructions on belt guard Reinstall belt guard Drive chain tension Chain case models Remove hair pin Fully tighten tensioner adjustment screw by hand then back off only far enough for hair pin to engage in locking hole 1 Hair pin 2 Adjustment screw 1 Hair pin 2 Adjustmen...

Page 59: ...hat actual maximum engine RPM in vehicle mat ches with the maximum horsepower RPM Use precision digital tachometer for engine RPM adjustment The adjustment has an effect on high RPM only To adjust turn calibration screws CAUTION Exceeding the engine RPM results to engine damage Follow the adjust ment sets according technical data Calibration screw has a notch on top of its head There are 6 positio...

Page 60: ...bration screw partially out and adjust to desired posi tion Do not completely remove the locking nut Torque nut to 10 Nm CAUTION Do not completely remove calibration screw otherwise inside washer will fall off Always adjust all 3 calibration screws and make sure they are all set at the same number 1 Loosen just enough to permit rotating of calibrate screw Always reinstall belt guard Do not operate...

Page 61: ...ake mechanism is self adjusting type Hydraulic brake No adjustment is provided for hydraulic brake See an authorized Lynx dealer if any problems Rear suspension condition Visually inspect all suspension components including slider shoes springs wheels etc NOTE During normal driving snow will act as a lubricant and coolant for the slider shoes Extensive riding on ice or sanded snow will create exce...

Page 62: ...ed Lynx dealer Do not try to check the tension with engine on Turn ignition switch to OFF Do not touch rotating track it may cause injuries Alignment Before checking track alignment ensure that the track is free of all particles which could be thrown out while track is rotating Keep hands tools and clothing clear of track Start the engine and accelerate slightly so that track barely turns This mus...

Page 63: ...cts the top O ring 3 Measured track deflection Steering and front suspension mechanism Visually inspect steering and front suspension mechanism for tightness of components steering arms control arms and links tie rods ball joints ski coupler bolts etc If necessary contact an authorized Lynx dealer Wear and condition of skis and runner Check the condition of the skis ski runners and ski runner carb...

Page 64: ...ep powder snow periodically stop then shake the snow from the filter Check that air silencer is clean and dry and properly reinstall the filter Leaving the snowmobile uncovered during a snowfall or riding in deep powder snow may block air filter and choke the engine Open the hood remove the air filter out of air silencer shake the snow from filter and properly reinstall the filter Removal of filte...

Page 65: ...ss is touched clean it with isopropyl alcohol which will not leave a film on the bulb Some models If headlamp bulb is burnt Remove headlight moulding and windshield un plug the connector from the bulb remove the protector cap and bulb retainer clips Install new headlamp bulb Some models If the headlamp bulb is burnt Remove windshield and headlamp moulding unplug connector from headlamp remove prot...

Page 66: ...nt bulb connector Remove the rubber boot 1 Bulb connector 2 Rubber boot Turn bulb locking ring counterclockwise to remove it Detach the bulb and replace Properly reinstall parts 1 Locking ring Unplug burnt bulb connector Remove the rubber boot 1 Bulb connector 2 Rubber boot ...

Page 67: ... is during summer or when a snowmobile is not in use for more than one month that proper storage is a necessity Rear grab handles Rear grab handles provides a grip for the passenger Rear grab handle height can be adjusted Lift up adjustment lock move rear grab handle to desired position Fasten adjustment lock Proceed same on opposite side Adjustable backrest The backrest position and support angle...

Page 68: ...connecti on Defective tether cord cap Dirt or snow in tether cord cap Defective DESS post Reverse is selected Wrong tether cord cap is installed Engine is overheating Low oil pressure on 4 tec models Low battery voltage Low oil level on 2 tec mo dels Too high battery voltage DESS system has detected a shorted key installed on DESS post REMEDY Normal condition Reinstall tether cord cap cor rectly o...

Page 69: ...k plug turn igniti on switch to OFF and crank engine several times Install clean dry spark plug Start engine following usual starting procedure If engine continues to flood see an authorized Lynx dealer Check fuel tank level turn fuel valve on if applicab le check fuel filter replace if clogged check con dition of fuel and impulse lines and their connec tions A failure of the fuel pump or carburet...

Page 70: ...and its tension clean cooling fins of engine if over heating persists contact an authorized Lynx dea ler SYMPTON Engine backfires POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Faulty spark plug Engine is running too hot Ignition timing is incorrect or there is an ignition system failure See item Engine turns over but fails to start See item Engine lacks acceleration or power Contact an authorized Lynx dealer SYMPTON...

Page 71: ...DO Drive belt Incorrect track adjustment Pulleys misaligned Engine Check item Engine lacks acceleration or power See MAINTENANCE or an authorized Lynx dealer for proper alignment and tension adjustments Contact an authorized Lynx dealer See item Engine lacks acceleration or power ...

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