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SPECIFICATIONS

YETI PRO

YETI

MODEL

550 F

ENGINE

Type

552

Number of cylinder

Displacement

(in

)

553.4 (33.78)

Bore (standard)

mm (in)

76.00 (2.992)

Stroke

mm (in)

61.0 (2.402)

Maximum power
engine speed

± 100 RPM

6750

Carburetor / Throttle

body type

2 x VM30 Choke

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive pulley type

TRA™ III

Driven pulley type

NDT 6K VSA

Engagement

2800 RPM

Drive belt part number

605 348 425

Drive sprocket number of teeth

Brake system

Hydraulic

ELECTRICAL

Magneto generator

output

340 W

Make

NGK

Quantity

Type

BR9ES

Spark plug

Gap

0.45 mm (.018 in)

Head lamp bulb

60/55 Watts (H-4)

Taillight bulb

8/27

Fuse

Starting

system

20 A (includes electric power outlet)

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Summary of Contents for Utility Series

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Page 2: ...ssibility of death This Operator s Guide should remain with the unit at time of resale Lynx products are manufactured by BRP The following are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc or its...

Page 3: ...injury hazard WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided...

Page 4: ...any discrepancy the English version shall prevail Specifications are given in the SI met ric system with the SAE U S equiv alent in parentheses Where precise accuracy is not required some conver sions...

Page 5: ...or lever 25 4 Pilot Lamps 26 5 Gear shift lever 27 6 Handlebar 27 7 Holding strap 27 8 Ignition switch START button 27 9 Tether cut out switch 28 10 DESS pilot lamp 29 11 Engine cut out switch 29 12...

Page 6: ...tion 42 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 43 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 44 Propulsion 44 Turning 44 Stopping 44 Starting the engine 44 Shutting down the engine 46 VEHICLE WARM UP 47 POST OPERATION CARE 48 SPECIAL O...

Page 7: ...lb replacement 63 ENGINE SYSTEM 66 Engine Oil Level 66 Engine Oil Oil Filter Change 66 STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION 68 Storage 68 Preseason preparation 68 TROUBLESHOOTING 69 Monitoring beeper cod...

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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ______________________ 7...

Page 10: ...needs and uses Injury or death may result to the snowmobile operator passenger or bystander if the snowmobile is used in risky conditions which are beyond the driver s passenger s or snowmobile s cap...

Page 11: ...pared to use evasive driving Venturing out alone with your snow mobile could also be hazardous You could run out of fuel have an accident or damage your snowmo bile Remember your snowmobile is capable...

Page 12: ...ating snowmobile track Maintenance Know your snowmobile and treat it with the respect and care due of any power driven machine Com mon sense proper handling and routine maintenance will result in safe...

Page 13: ...low Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the vehicle Periodically verify fuel sys tem Basics for Passenger Never ride as a passenger unless the snowmobile is equipped with a passenger seat and backr...

Page 14: ...ons pertaining to the safe use and operation of snowmobiles It is your responsibility as a snowmobiler to learn and obey these laws and reg ulations Respect and observance will result in safer snowmob...

Page 15: ...t very low speed when it is not on ground Turning Handlebar controls the steering of the vehicle As the handlebar is rotated to right or left the skis are turned right or left to steer the snowmobile...

Page 16: ...length and time of your ride Riding Position Your riding position and balance are the two basic principles of making your snowmobile go where you want it to When turning on the side of a hill you and...

Page 17: ...g board and the opposite knee on the seat Avoid abrupt stops Standing Place both feet on the running boards Knees should be flexed to absorb the shock from surface bumps This is an effective position...

Page 18: ...on he must not wait and tell the driver to slowdown or stop Riding with passengers on board is different than riding alone The oper ator has the benefit of knowing what will be the next maneuver and i...

Page 19: ...re of hidden rocks or tree stumps partially hidden by a recent snowfall Deep Snow In deep powder snow your vehicle could begin to bog down If this oc curs turn in as wide an arc as possi ble and look...

Page 20: ...a steady safe speed Continue as far as you can in this direction then switch to an opposite hill angle and rid ing position A direct climb could present problems Choose the standing position accel er...

Page 21: ...cannot easily distinguish ravines ditches or other obstacles Goggles with colored lenses should always be worn under these condi tions Unseen Obstruction There may be obstructions hidden beneath the...

Page 22: ...e on railroad tracks It is ille gal Railroad tracks and railroad rights of way are private property A snow mobile is no match for a train When crossing a railroad track stop look and listen Night Ride...

Page 23: ...the left arm and raise the hand to a vertical position so it forms a right angle at the elbow Ev ery snowmobiler should relay any sig nal to the ones behind Trail Stops Whenever possible pull off the...

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Page 25: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _____________________ 23...

Page 26: ...y claims properly No warranty will be allowed by BRP 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...

Page 27: ...tomatically 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 1 Brake lever 3 Parking brake button o...

Page 28: ...amp will light up to indicate a low battery voltage condition See an authorized Lynx dealer as soon as possible Injection Oil Level Engine Oil Pressure 550 Pro 550 2 stroke models This pilot lamp will...

Page 29: ...the skis are turned right or left to steer the snowmobile Handlebar height is ad justable See an authorized Lynx deal er 7 Holding strap Holding strap provides a grip for driver when side hilling 8 I...

Page 30: ...ncy engine shut off is re quired completely pull tether cord cap from post TYPICAL Yeti Pro V 800 Liquid Cooled Model On these models tether cut out switch is part of tether cut out system This system...

Page 31: ...hat you have installed a cap with a code that MPEM of this snowmobile was not programmed to recognize wrong key Vehicle can not be driven 10 DESS pilot lamp This lamp will light up to confirm DESS sta...

Page 32: ...t the engine As soon as the en gine starts move the lever to position 1 After a few seconds 10 seconds maximum move the choke lever to position OFF NOTE In severe cold weather colder than 20 C you may...

Page 33: ...ding on the one displayed Odometer Odometer records the total distance travelled and display it in kilometers Trip Meter Records distance travelled since it has been reset Distance travelled is dis pl...

Page 34: ...y installed 20 Heating grip switch It is a three position switch Select the desired position to keep your hands at a comfortable temperature 1 Heated grip switch 2 Heated throttle lever switch 3 Hot 4...

Page 35: ...V 800 MODEL REAR RACK 22 Electric power outlet 24 Fuse To remove fuse from holder pull fuse out Check if filament is melted 1 Fuse 2 Check if melted 550 Pro 550F Models FUSE DESCRIPTION LOCATION 20 A...

Page 36: ...on cover tab and tilt cover 1 Push tab 1 Fuse description decal 2 Fuse remover installer 3 Spare fuses 1 Fuse remover installer 25 Tool kit A tool kit containing tools for basic maintenance is supplie...

Page 37: ...decal is found at end of rear racket on your own vehicle 30 Modular Seat Those models can be converted into a snowmobile with one 1 seat only in stead of two 2 This could be useful if you want to incr...

Page 38: ...r seat is locked securely in place before using the snowmobile 1 TYPICAL 1 Passenger seat hooks Rear grab handles Rear grab handles provides a grip for the passenger Rear grab handle height can be adj...

Page 39: ...preload Increase Spring Preload Easy ride XWLS WLS suspension CAUTION To increase preload al ways turn the left side adjustment cam in a clockwise direction and the right side cam in a counterclock wi...

Page 40: ...A 1 Horse shoe washer s 2 Nut 3 Lock nut 4 Stopper Strap Weight Transfer Ride at low speed then fully accel erate Note steering behavior Adjust stopper strap length accord ingly CAUTION Whenever stopp...

Page 41: ...tiff Reduce rear spring preload Rear of snowmobile seems to soft Increase rear spring preload Rear suspension front shock absorber is frequently bottoming Lengthen stopper strap Track spins too much a...

Page 42: ...MUM OCTANE RATING ENGINES 95 RON 98 RON 550 X X V 800 4 TEC X X WARNING Do not overfill or top off the fuel tank before placing the vehicle in a warm area As temperature in creases fuel expands and mi...

Page 43: ...reservoir CAUTION Check level and refill ev ery time you refuel Do not mis match oil reservoir cap with fuel tank cap Install cap that is identi fied with OIL Recommended engine oil Pro v 800 4 tec mo...

Page 44: ...ne break in 500 ml of recommended injection oil should be added to fuel for the first full filling of fuel tank Have spark plugs cleaned after engine break in Drive Belt A new drive belt requires a br...

Page 45: ...tle control lever several times to check that it oper ates easily and smoothly Check operation of ignition switch head lamp switch taillight brake light pilot lamps and tether cut out switches Verify...

Page 46: ...switch located near the throttle control and applying the brake Remember a snowmobile cannot stop on a dime Braking character istics vary with deep snow packed snow or ice If the track is locked dur...

Page 47: ...tarted could damage electric starter mechanism NOTE If for any reason the engine cannot be cranked electrically start engine manually using the rewind starter Rewind starter All the fan cooled models...

Page 48: ...peed Shut down the engine using either ig nition switch engine cut out switch or tether cut out switch NOTE In 4 tec models the shut down the engine must be done only by en gine cut out switch This gi...

Page 49: ...much throttle during warm up or when track is free hanging Apply throttle until drive pulley en gages Let track rotate at low speed for several turns The lower the vehi cle temperature is the longer v...

Page 50: ...n the engine Install rear of vehicle on a wide base snowmobile mechanical stand Remove snow and ice from rear suspension track front suspension mechanism and skis Protect vehicle with a snowmobile cov...

Page 51: ...he voltage level under its working level from this point will EMS Engine Management System increase the idle speed to 1500 RPM This gives naturally more current to the battery and starts to charge it...

Page 52: ...have some one sit on the towed snowmobile to activate the brake and tow at low speed CAUTION In order to prevent dam age to the steering system never attach the tow rope to the ski loops handles WARN...

Page 53: ...rake fluid in reservoir for prop er level Add fluid as required CAUTION Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR 1 Minimum Gear box models To check pull dip stick Oil s...

Page 54: ...5 liter oil between lower and full mark 1 Full level mark 2 Lower level mark Add Bombardier synthetic oil OW 4O through dipstick hole as required Injection oil system Always maintain a sufficient amo...

Page 55: ...E 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 4 TEC model V 8...

Page 56: ...Battery Maintenance Perform Monthly Maintenance A battery only requires a little month ly maintenance to perform perfectly Keep the battery charged to 100 recharging when the lights dim the starter so...

Page 57: ...If you need to increase the level carefully add distilled water avoiding any overfill Once the levels are adjusted charge the battery refer ring to the manufacturers instructions Sealed VRLA batteries...

Page 58: ...rogen and oxygen in the battery or in the charg ing area can create an explosion haz ard If the battery feels hot to the touch dur ing charging STOP Allow the battery to cool before charging again Hea...

Page 59: ...plastic parts or hood with strong detergent de greasing agent paint thinner ace tone products containing chlorine etc Clean sheaves of both pulleys using BOMBARDIER Pulley flange cleaner P N 413 711 8...

Page 60: ...ar screw 2 Engine vent hose Remove latch from air silencer Remove air silencer 2 Remove belt guard Belt guard removal 1 Pin retaining Remove pins located at both ends of the belt guard Remove belt gua...

Page 61: ...sely made slightly oversize to maintain tension on its pins and retainers preventing un due noise and vibration It is important that this tension be maintained when reinstalling TRA Drive pulley adjus...

Page 62: ...asher 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 WARNING Always reinstall belt gu...

Page 63: ...now mobile mechanical stand Rotate the track by hand and inspect condition If worn or cut or if track fibers are exposed or if missing or defective inserts or guides are noted contact an authorized Ly...

Page 64: ...wly to recheck alignment Reposition snowmobile on ground NOTE A belt tension tester P N 414 348 200 may be used to measure de flection as well as force applied BELT TENSION TESTER 1 Top tool O ring po...

Page 65: ...r is clean and dry and properly reinstall the filter CAUTION Snowmobile have been calibrated with the filter installed Operating the snowmobile without it may cause engine damage Bulb replacement Alwa...

Page 66: ...b connector 2 Rubber boot Turn bulb locking ring counterclock wise to remove it Detach the bulb and replace Properly reinstall parts 1 Locking ring Unplug burnt bulb connector Re move the rubber boot...

Page 67: ...2 Plastic plate 3 Filter 4 Cover 5 Bulb holder 6 Bulb 7 Adjusting knob 8 Elastic stop nut M6 If taillight bulb is burnt expose the bulb by removing the red plastic lens To remove unscrew the 2 lens s...

Page 68: ...be near or equal to the up per mark 1 Full 2 Add 3 Operating range To add oil remove dipstick Place a funnel into the dipstick tube to avoid spillage Add a small amount of recommended oil and recheck...

Page 69: ...n plug 8 Fill up recommended oil through dipstick pipe See quantity on TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION for specific model 9 Check oil level by dipstick Add oil if necessary to reach upper oil level ma...

Page 70: ...t and a density test should be per formed by an authorized LYNX dealer CAUTION Improper antifreeze mix ture might allow freezing of the liq uid in the cooling system if vehi cle is stored in area wher...

Page 71: ...iven Wrong tether cord cap is installed Install proper tether cord cap 3 short beeps per second Engine overheating pilot lamp also blinks SDI 80ms beep every 260ms temp lamp also blinks Engine is over...

Page 72: ...every 58 second lamp remains on Defect in engine management system EMS See an authorized Lynx dealer 4 short beeps every 2 minutes Engine pilot lamp blinks every 1 second SDI 2 sec beep every 15 secon...

Page 73: ...retor has occured contact an authorized Lynx dealer 6 Spark plug ignition no spark Remove spark plug s then reconnect to spark cap Check that engine cut out switch is at the ON position and the tether...

Page 74: ...uthorized Lynx dealer ENGINE MISFIRES 1 Fouled defective worn spark plug Clean verify spark plug gap and identification number Replace as required 2 Too much oil supplied in engine Improper oil pump a...

Page 75: ...pe 2 x VM30 Choke DRIVE SYSTEM Drive pulley type TRA III Driven pulley type NDT 6K VSA Engagement 2800 RPM Drive belt part number 605 348 425 Drive sprocket number of teeth 8 Brake system Hydraulic EL...

Page 76: ...CK Track W x L H mm in 600 x 3968 32 23 6 x 156 1 26 500 x 3968 32 19 7 x 156 1 26 Tension mm in 40 50 1 9 16 1 31 32 1 Alignment 2 DIMENSION Dry weight 301 kg 663 6 lb 277 kg 610 7 lb Overall length...

Page 77: ...9 Brake fluid mL U S oz 500 16 9 1 and 2 See at end of specifications Because of its ongoing commitment to product quality and innovation BRP reserves the right at any time to make changes in design...

Page 78: ...ystem Exhaust pipe muffler DRIVE SYSTEM Drive pulley type TRA IV Driven pulley type NDT 6K VSA Drive belt part number 605 348 425 ELECTRICAL Magneto generator output 462 W Make NGK Quantity 2 Type DCP...

Page 79: ...3070 mm 120 7 in Overall width 1155 mm 45 5 in Overall height 1370 mm 53 9 in LIQUIDS AND GREASES Engine oil XP STM 0W40 synthetic 4 stroke oil Coolant Premixed coolant or ethylene glycol water mix 5...

Page 80: ...ovation BRP reserves the right at any time to make changes in design and specifications and or to make additions to or improvements in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to insta...

Page 81: ...ddd2009 001 The EC Declaration of Conformity does not appear in this version of the Operator s Guide Please refer to the printed version that was delivered with your vehicle EN...

Page 82: ...Vibrations in the seat EN 1032 ISO 5008 is less than 0 5 m s2 Vibrations in the handle EN 1032 ISO 5008 is less than 2 5 m s2 80 ______________________...

Page 83: ...MAINTENANCE INFORMATION _____________________ 81...

Page 84: ...s Inspect throttle cable Inspect oil injection pump adjustment All except E TEC Inspect drive belt Visually inspect drive pulley Tighten drive pulley retaining screw to specified torque Inspect driven...

Page 85: ...ng screw to specified torque Inspect driven pulley Adjust and align track Change chaincase oil Retorque gearbox cover screws both sides of speedometer sensor connector to 10Nm Only XU Models Adjust dr...

Page 86: ...forming any maintenance or adjustment unless otherwise specified Vehicle must be parked in a safe place away from the trail WARNING Observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS mentioned throughout this guide which...

Page 87: ...and clamps and check for leaks Replace spark plugs All except of E TEC Clean RAVE valves Inspect RAVE valves solenoid Adjust engine stopper Visually inspect and clean drive pulley Tighten drive pulle...

Page 88: ...oil filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs 800 E TEC only Replace brake fluid Inspect throttle cable EVERY 10 000 KM OR 3 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Replace spark plugs 600 E TEC only EVERY 5...

Page 89: ...n driven pulley Adjust and align track Inspect brake hose pads and disk Inspect steering mechanism Inspect front suspension Inspect rear suspension and stopper strap PPS Suspension Replace stopper str...

Page 90: ...10 000 KM OR 3 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Replace spark plugs EVERY 20 000 KM Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary 1200 4 TEC only EVERY 5 YEARS Replace engine coolant 88 __________________...

Page 91: ...ions Clean and inspect throttle body Inspect throttle cable Inspect drive belt adjust at every drive belt replacement Clean and visually inspect drive pulley Clean and inspect driven pulley Inspect ad...

Page 92: ...drive belt adjust at every drive belt replacement Clean and visually inspect drive pulley Clean and inspect driven pulley Inspect adjust and align track Adjust drive chain Not for models equipped wit...

Page 93: ...er recommendations Run the engine after adding the product to the fuel 2 Stroke models Lubricate engine See owners manual for instruction Lubricate brake lever pivot Inspect and lubricate rear suspens...

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Page 95: ...WARRANTY _____________________ 93...

Page 96: ...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 availab...

Page 97: ...wing 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...

Page 98: ...time being understood that such modification 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 transf...

Page 99: ...d offers please let us know by writing to the address below Also note that from time to time carefully selected and trustworthy organiza tions may be permitted to use the coordinates of our clients to...

Page 100: ...Fax 358 16 3420 316 In case of change of ownership please join a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer Notifying BRP even after the expiration of the limited warranty is very important as...

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